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The economics of terrorism and counter-terrorism : a survey (Part I)
Schneider, Friedrich; Brück, Tilman; Meierrieks, Daniel - 2010
This survey provides an in-depth analysis of existing research on the economic analysis of terrorism and counter …-terrorist measures. First the existing evidence on the causes of terrorism is analyzed, then we consider the evidence of the consequences … of terrorism and we demonstrate why it is important to regarding of the issue of counter-terrorism policy. Moreover the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003956021
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The economics of terrorism and counter-terrorism : a survey (Part II)
Schneider, Friedrich; Brück, Tilman; Meierrieks, Daniel - 2010
This survey provides an in-depth analysis of existing research on the economic analysis of terrorism and counter …-terrorist measures. First the existing evidence on the causes of terrorism is analyzed, then we consider the evidence of the consequences … of terrorism and we demonstrate why it is important to regarding of the issue of counter-terrorism policy. Moreover the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003956028
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Politicians : be killed or survive
Frey, Bruno S. (contributor); Torgler, Benno (contributor) - 2008
In the course of history, a large number of politicians have been assassinated. Rational choice hypotheses are developed and tested using panel data covering more than 100 countries over a period of 20 years. Several strategies, in addition to security measures, are shown to significantly reduce...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003791827
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The market for protection and the origin of the state
Konrad, Kai A. (contributor);  … - 2005
We examine a stark setting in which security or protection can be provided by self-governing groups or by for-profit entrepreneurs (kings, kleptocrats, or mafia dons). Though selfgovernance is best for the population, it faces problems of long-term viability. Typically, in providing security the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003202898
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Does income inequality lead to terrorism?
Krieger, Tim; Meierrieks, Daniel - 2016
), that higher levels of income inequality are associated with more terrorism. Consistent with relative deprivation theory, we …We analyze the effect of income inequality on terrorism for a sample of 114 countries between 1985 and 2012. We provide … terrorism to voice dissent and achieve a redistribution of wealth. Furthermore, we provide evidence of an indirect effect of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011444494
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The political economy of opposition groups : peace, terrorism, or civil conflict?
Jetter, Michael; Li, Bei - 2017
This paper proposes a simple framework to better understand an opposition group's choice between peace, terrorism, and … open civil conflict against the government. Our model implies that terrorism emerges if constraints on the ruling executive … when considering the incidence and onset of terrorism and conflict. The corresponding magnitudes are economically sizeable …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011754212
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Suicide terrorism and the weakest link
Arce M., Daniel G.; Kovenock, Daniel J.; Roberson, Brian - 2009
In this paper we examine a model of terrorism which focuses on the tradeoffs facing a terrorist organization that has … the ability to utilize either or both suicide and conventional terrorism tactics. The terrorist organization’s objective … modes of attack are available, and the optimal anti-terrorism measures. -- conflict ; suicide terrorism ; weakest link …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003872796
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Terrorism prevention and electoral accountability
Dragu, Tiberiu; Polborn, Mattias - 2009
How does electoral accountability affect the effectiveness of terrorism prevention in a democracy? We analyze the … connection between electoral accountability and policy effectiveness in the context of terrorism prevention. We develop a formal … objective of terrorism prevention and have symmetric information. We show that electoral pressures to be successful in terrorism …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003913208
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Valuing public goods : the life satisfaction approach
Frey, Bruno S.; Lüchinger, Simon; Stutzer, Alois - 2004
to estimate utility losses caused by terrorist activities in France, the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Terrorism in … terrorism and income requires improved measurement of the marginal utility of income. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011402544
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Calculating tragedy : assessing the costs of terrorism
Frey, Bruno S. (contributor); Lüchinger, Simon (contributor) - 2004
surveyed and put in perspective. As economic consequences are only a part of the overall costs of terrorism, possible …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10002522665