Annual Report of the Subcommittee on General Economic Analysis for FY 71

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• Document Release Date: September 24, 1998
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• Publication Date: July 2, 1971
• Content Type: PERRPT

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research contract on "Soviet Inter-Industry Analysis
25X1A5a1 which has been in progress (under joint sponsorship of
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(b) On 17 May 1971, the proposed extension of the
research contract on "Soviet Inter-Industry Analysis".
(c) On 23 June 1971, "The Structure and Growth of
the Economies of Eastern Europe", which has been in
progress (under the sponsorshi of CIA)
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6. Projects Undertaken at the Request of the EIC or
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Control No. 6553
EIC/GEA/ SC 8-71
2 July 1'971
MEMORANDUM FOR: Chairman, Economic Intelligence Committee
SUBJECT Annual Report of the Subcommittee on Gener
Economic Analysis for FY 71
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A.
Activities of the Subcommittee During Fiscal Year 1971
1.
Review of the Intelligence Product in the Subcommittee's
Field of Competence
None.
2.
Research and Collection Deficiencies
None.
3.
Review of Substantive Papers
None.
4.
Review of Proposals for External Research
The Subcommittee reviewed and concurred in three
proposals for external research:
(a) On 27 January 1971, a proposed amendment to the
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7. Intelligence Research Techniques
None.
8. Special Coordination Functions of the Subcommittee
None.
9. Evaluation of the Role of the Subcommittee
The Subcommittee serves a useful function in its ability
to evaluate proposals for external economic research on an
ad hoc basis. It also provides a'formal mechanism through
which the community can undertake coordination of certain
economic activities such as exchange proposals, NIE post
mortems, etc. Any further extension of activities by the
Subcommittee, however, should be carefully weighed in the
light of the high "opportunity cost" of the members time.
B. Future Programs of the Subcommittee
The Subcommittee intends to pursue its present course.
C. Changes in Membership
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1? CIA, resumed the Chairmanship
of the Su committee on 3 Au ust 1970; the Secretary of the 25X1A9a
25X1A9a Subcommittee, , had been acting as Chairman
during absence on temporary duty.
2. J. Dale Pafenberg of the Threats and Capabilities
Division of the Directorate of Intelligence Application (AFNIAKB)
was,ad'ded.as Air Force member. of the Subcommittee on 15 June 1970.
3. Paul Gekker, the Federal Reserve member, died on
16 January 1971 and his place on the Subcommittee was taken by
John F. L. Ghiardi.
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Chairman
Subcommittee on General Economic Analysis
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