Economic warriors against terrorism
In: The Washington quarterly, Band 25, Heft 1, S. 53-52
ISSN: 0163-660X, 0147-1465
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In: The Washington quarterly, Band 25, Heft 1, S. 53-52
ISSN: 0163-660X, 0147-1465
World Affairs Online
In: Africa research bulletin. Political, social and cultural series, Band 51, Heft 10, S. 20332B-20332C
ISSN: 1467-825X
In: Africa research bulletin. Political, social and cultural series, Band 50, Heft 8
ISSN: 1467-825X
In: Africa research bulletin. Political, social and cultural series, Band 50, Heft 8, S. 19816A
ISSN: 0001-9844
In: East Asian strategic review, S. 39-67
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In: Science and public policy: journal of the Science Policy Foundation
ISSN: 1471-5430
In: Integrated Series in Information Systems; Intelligence and Security Informatics for International Security, S. 119-129
In: The Replication of Violence, S. 55-89
This textbook presents a systematic study of terrorism from the standpoint of economic analysis. Choosing the kind and level of measures to counter terror is, to a large extent, an economic decision, as counterterrorism (CT) measures and their side effects are costly. This text, contains theoretical models that illustrate the economic mechanisms of different types of CT measures. A vast array of empirical studies and regularities are also presented. Some chapters discuss in depth the empirical results in the literature as well as the underlying statistical/econometric methodologies that go beyond ordinary regression. General Appendix A provides an exposition of the concept of compensating surplus and elements of the basic game theory, to help the reader with an economics background recapitulate micro theory concepts used in the book. General Appendix B lays out the notions of hypothesis testing, regression and more advanced statistical/econometric methods, so that the reader understands or at least can have an intuitive idea of how the results are derived and what they mean with some degree of inner comfort. Aimed at students at the intermediate undergraduate and graduate levels, the text requires knowledge of basic micro, first-order conditions of profit or utility maximization and cost minimization, and statistical concepts of hypothesis testing and regression. This textbook is intended for use in courses in economics, political science, criminal justice, and emergency management. Additionally, professionals working with national security in government and non-governmental organizations may find it useful. .
In: NATO science for peace and security series. Subseries E, Human and societal dynamics, v. 99
This book contains articles arising from the presentations by eleven experts from five countries, delivered at the NATO Centre of Excellence Defence against Terrorism (COEDAT) advanced training course (ATC) entitled Enhancing Cooperation in Defence against Terrorism, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, in September 2010. The aim of this ATC was to stimulate discussion and facilitate interoperability between these five countries and NATO in the fight against terrorism.--Amazon.com
In: Dissent: a journal devoted to radical ideas and the values of socialism and democracy, Band 50, Heft 3, S. 23-27
ISSN: 0012-3846
Speculates about India's military planning scenarios for a possible conflict with Pakistan, including use of nuclear weapons and international community responses; in context of US war on terrorism.
In: Review of international affairs, Band 57, Heft 1121, S. 58-61
In: Review of international affairs, Band 56, Heft 1120, S. 58-61