SHOULD A PRODUCTION RATE VARIABLE BE INCLUDED IN MILITARY AIRCRAFT LEARNING CURVES? EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Learning curves are a core analytical method employed by cost analysts to estimate weapon system production costs.This study examines United States Air Force aircraft programs and compares the traditional (e.g., Unit Theory) learning curve model Bathroom Cleaners to a production rate learning curve model.While there are some previous studies examin