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In this paper, we offer a general analytical framework to illustrate the complex two-way interactions between trade and transnational terrorism. We then survey the recent economic literature in light of this framework by pointing to the importance in empirical studies a) to control appropriately...
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In this paper, we study the impact of transnational terrorism diffusion on security and trade. We set up a simple … trade. The idea is that security measures, which impede trade, are directed both against the source country of terror and … could benefit from an increase in security by trading more. Taken to the test, we empirically document these predictions. We …
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and consumption go down as well. Governments can offset terror by putting tax revenues into the production of security …
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We examine a stark setting in which security or protection can be provided by self-governing groups of by for …-term viability. Typically, in providing security the stable market structure involves competing lords, a condition that leads to a …
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What is the impact of terrorism on trade through higher security at the borders? We set up a theory which shows that … terrorism acts and make security measures more costly for total welfare. In order to identify the true impact of terrorism, our … current security measures at the borders. Our tests suggest that terrorist incidents have a small effect on US imports on …
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Security threats have moved neighbouring countries to form regional integration arrangements (RIAs), including the … that an RIA – together with domestic taxes – is an optimal response to security concerns among neighbouring countries. It …
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Cloud computing is defined to be Internet based computing technology, where the term 'cloud' simply means Internet … -- and cloud computing refers to services that are accessed directly over the Internet. There are essentially three …
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The market for multi-channel video programming has undergone considerable change in the last 15 years. Direct-Broadcast Satellite service, spurred by 1999 legislation that leveled the playing field with cable television systems, has grown from 3% to 33% of the U.S. MVPD (cable, satellite, and...
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distribution of content to pay TV and free-to-air broadcasters, and for internet distribution of content. …
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In markets with imperfect information and heterogeneity, the information technology affects the rate at which agents meet, which in turn affects the distribution of production technologies across firms. We show that in models for such markets there are typically multiple equilibria because...
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