A review of the military basic pay table: Analysis in support of the fourteenth quadrennial review of military compensation

Abstract: Rapid increases in inflation since 2020, a strong labor market, together with military recruiting struggles and reported food insecurity among military members, have put …

Reassessing the basic allowance for housing for Army personnel in a rapidly changing housing market

Abstract: Rising housing prices and inflation since 2020 have brought attention to the adequacy of the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for military personnel. The authors of this …

Differences in cost of living and military pay growth for Army personnel

Abstract: Army personnel costs are a significant part of the Army’s budget. Given force size, grade, and experience mix, the major driver of personnel costs is military …

Self-reported impacts of the covid-19 pandemic and economic inflation on the well-being of low-income U.S. veterans

Abstract: The health and well-being of low-income populations may be disproportionately impacted by major public health and economic events. This study examined written …