The Economic Impacts of Terrorist Attacks (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)

Focussing on the economics of terrorism in the post 9/11 world, this book brings together original research based on the collaborative efforts of leading economists and planners. The authoritative and expert contributors use a variety of methodological approaches and apply them to different types of terrorist attacks (on airports, highways, seaports, electric power infrastructure, for example). They also draw analogies between man-made and natural disasters. The results suggest that these issues are extremely complex and that the economic costs of some types of attack are huge, but that increased understanding and estimation can be used to justify resource investments in prevention, mitigation and response. A primary aim of the book is to contribute to developing more cost-effective anti-terrorist policies. Scholars and researchers in the fields of transportation, public sector economics, urban planning, disaster prevention, mitigation and management, and engineers will find The Economic Impacts of Terrorist Attacks a major contribution to a new and rapidly expanding research area.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2005
Editors:	Harry W. Richardson • Peter Gordon • James E Moore II
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	328
Edition:	Illustrated Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-84542-301-8
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Political economy Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General
LSN:	1-84542-301-1
Barcode:	9781845423018

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