Open AccessApplying Intermediate Microeconomics to Terrorism
Author(s) -
Charles H. Anderton,
John R. Carter
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
ssrn electronic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1556-5068
DOI - 10.2139/ssrn.595242
Subject(s) - terrorism , economics , neoclassical economics , law and economics , microeconomics , mathematical economics , political science , law
The authors show how microeconomic concepts and principles are applicable to the study of terrorism. The utility maximization model provides insights into both terrorist resource allocation choices and government counterterrorism efforts, while basic game theory helps characterize the strategic interdependencies among terrorists and governments.
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