The Economic Analysis of Terrorism [Paperback]

Whilst most books look at the political response to terror, this unique book takes an economic approach and includes contributions from Todd Sandler, Sanjay Jain, Andrew Chen, Valpy Fitzgerald and Dennis Mueller.

Research in the field of terrorism has increased dramatically since 9/11, responding to the sudden need by policy makers, journalists and the general public to understand terrorism. A unique feature of this field of research is that it expands beyond typical academic categories such as macroeconomics, development studies, international relations or peace science, instead, a range of analysts have applied their various skills of different sub-disciplines to a common theme since 9/11, providing inter-disciplinary insights characterized by a clear focus.

 

Part 1: Introduction  1. A Brief Survey of the Economic Analysis of Terrorism Tilman Br?ck  Part 2: Features of Terrorism  2. An Economic Perspective on Transnational Terrorism Todd Sandler and Walter Enders  3. Economic Conditions and Terrorism S. Brock Blomberg, Gregory D. Hess and Akila Weerapana  4. The Economics of High-Visibility Terrorism Sanjay Jain and Sharun W. Mukand  5. Decomposing Violence: Political Murder in Colombia, 1946-99 Jurgen Brauer, Alejandro G?mez-Sorzano and Sankar Sethuraman  Part 3: Economic Effects of Terrorism  6. The Effects of Terrorism on Global Capital Markets Andrew H. Chen and Thomas F. Siems  7. Terrorism-Induced Structural Shifts In Financial Risk - The Case of Airline Stocks in the Aftermath of 11 September Terror Attacks Konstantinos Drakos  8. Financial Markets and Terrorism &lƒL