Record #:

18393

Author(s):

Conrad, Craig A.

Abstract:

North Carolina has a long held reputation as America's most military-friendly state, and with good reasons. The armed forces employs more than 10 percent of North Carolina's workforce, and the military's contribution to the state's economy is nearly $24 billion.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 44 Issue 11, Nov 2012, p4-5

Subject(s):

Military spending; Armed forces--North Carolina

Record #:

30263

Author(s):

Silvia, John E.

Abstract:

North Carolina has always had a strong commitment to our nation’s defense. This article discusses defense spending in North Carolina, economic implications of any military conflict, and the broader political and social implications of conflict in Iraq.

Source:

Carolina Banker (HG 2153 N8 C66), Vol. 86 Issue 3, Fall 2007, p15-16, por

Subject(s):

Military spending; National defense; Economic forecasting