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Characteristics of Terrorism

In: Handbook on the Economics of Conflict

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  • Karen Pittel
  • Dirk Rübbelke
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The Handbook on the Economics of Conflict conveys how economics can contribute to the understanding of conflict in its various dimensions embracing world wars, regional conflicts, terrorism and the role of peacekeeping in conflict prevention.

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  • Karen Pittel & Dirk Rübbelke, 2011. "Characteristics of Terrorism," Chapters, in: Derek L. Braddon & Keith Hartley (ed.), Handbook on the Economics of Conflict, chapter 7, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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    Keywords

    Economics and Finance; Politics and Public Policy;

    JEL classification:

    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
    • D69 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Other

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