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Series:   Elements in Austrian Economics

The Political Economy of Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and the War on Terror

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 August 2023

Anne R. Bradley ,
Christopher J. Coyne  and
Abigail R. Hall
Anne R. Bradley
Affiliation:
The Fund for American Studies, Washington
Christopher J. Coyne
Affiliation:
George Mason University, Virginia
Abigail R. Hall
Affiliation:
University of Tampa, Florida

Summary

This Element explores the topics of terrorism, counterterrorism, and the US government's war on terror following the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. It draw on insights from Austrian and public choice economics. First, the foundations of the economics of terrorism are discussed emphasizing that the behaviors of terrorists and counter-terrorists are purposeful and goal-oriented. Then, the economics of counterterrorism policies and the importance of institutional change is considered. Next, the three dilemmas facing liberal societies as it relates to counterterrorism efforts is focused on. The Element then provides an assessment of the US government's war on terror. It discusses the origins of the war, discuss whether it can be judged a success or failure, and consider some of the main effects both abroad and within the United States. The final chapter concludes with a discussion of several areas for future research.
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counterterrorismdemocracyeconomicsterrorismSeptember 11war on terrorliberalisminstitutionspublic choice
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Series: Elements in Austrian Economics
Online ISBN: 9781108682534
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication: 31 August 2023

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