摘要: The size of the defense budget is a pressing issue in the wake of the post ColdWar reduction in defense spending and the priorities of balancing the federal budget. GAO examined defense and other federal spending in the state of N... 展开 The size of the defense budget is a pressing issue in the wake of the post ColdWar reduction in defense spending and the priorities of balancing the federal budget. GAO examined defense and other federal spending in the state of New Mexico. Specifically, it examined (1) characteristics of New Mexico's economy and changes in it; (2) the amount of direct defense related and nondefense related federal spending in the state and the direct federal employment associated with both, over time; and (3) the extent to which available government data can provide reliable information on defense spending and employment. The last issue became a major component of the study, since the quality of the data directly affects what can be concluded about defense spending and employment. 收起