Overview
- Presents a history of terrorism and major organizations around the world from the second half of the 19th century
- Presents a systematic cost-benefit theoretical analysis of counterterrorism measures
- Reviews empirical studies and findings on causes and effects of terrorism
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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Introduction
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Financing, Costs and Consequences of Terrorism
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Behavior, Organization and Survival of Terror Groups
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Fighting the War on Terror: How Direct Counter-Terrorism Measures Work
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Addressing Fundamental Causes of Terrorism
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About this book
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.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Satya P. Das is the founding editor of the journal Indian Growth and Development Review and has taught at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Indiana University-Bloomington, Indian Statistical Institute – Delhi Centre and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include the economics of terrorism and conflict, international trade, and growth and development with particular emphasis on the service sector.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Economics of Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Measures
Book Subtitle: History, Theory, and Evidence
Authors: Satya P. Das
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96577-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-96576-1Published: 20 July 2022
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-96579-2Published: 21 July 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-96577-8Published: 19 July 2022
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXV, 701
Number of Illustrations: 45 b/w illustrations, 148 illustrations in colour
Topics: Political Economy/Economic Systems, Microeconomics, Terrorism and Political Violence, Criminology and Criminal Justice, general