Evaluate the following methods of providing an army. Rank them in order of preference from the point of view of
(a) Young people,
(b) Consumers of military service,
(c) Economic efficiency.
Assume that the army will be of the same size in all cases.
a. A volunteer army, financed by a tax on all citizens.
b. A draft, with soldiers paid a wage of zero.
c. A volunteer army, financed by a tax on young people.
d. A draft, with soldiers paid a wage of zero but with the proviso that draftees may hire other young people to take their place.