When Institutions Shape Defense Offsets: Evidence from Polish Fighter Deals
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Discovery of the day · Political Science
The Institutional Sources of Defense-Industrial Policy—Evidence from Poland
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Political Science · Defense-Industrial Policy
Discovery of the day
This study reveals that the institutional structure of defense procurement—specifically whether economic development ministries have independent influence—is a decisive factor in determining the size of offset packages tied to major arms deals. Analyzing two Polish fighter aircraft acquisitions, the researcher demonstrates that when economic ministries hold a seat at the table, countries secure larger offsets, while offsets housed within the Ministry of Defense tend to yield smaller packages aimed at streamlining military outcomes. For a retired public servant with deep experience in government procurement and IT acquisition, this insight illuminates how bureaucratic design shapes billion-dollar policy outcomes—a lens that enriches your understanding of institutional power and could inform your writing on the interplay between governance structures and tangible economic results.
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