Economic Assessment of the Effectiveness of Defense Strategies: National Security Models

Abstract

This article addresses the economic assessment of the effectiveness of defense strategies in the context of national security. For modern states, ensuring security requires not only the development of military capabilities but also the optimal allocation of resources, which is essential for achieving strategic objectives and ensuring budget efficiency. Planning national defense policy increasingly relies on data-driven, economically informed decisions, which is the central concept of this study.

The research examines various defense strategies — preventive, defensive, active, and hybrid models — and evaluates their economic effectiveness using Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA), and scenario simulations. This methodology provides a systematic analysis of defense expenditures and resource allocation, forecasts security indicators, and assesses risks.

The results show that merely allocating a high budget does not maximize security quality. Effective strategies are based on targeted resource allocation, evaluation of strategic scenarios, and decisions grounded in predictable outcomes. The article emphasizes that the stability of national security is directly linked to economically efficient defense models, enabling policymakers to make decisions that minimize strategic risks and optimize financial resources.

The conclusions provide specific recommendations for optimizing national defense policy, strategic planning, effective budget management, and the creation of resilient security systems. The article is important not only for military economics scholars but also for policymakers and national strategic planning decision-makers, as it provides a foundation for forming data-driven, economically sound, and strategically secure decisions.