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Terrorism and International Transport : Towards Risk-based Security Policy / International Transport Forum.
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- International Transport Forum.
- Series:
- Round table (Transport Research Centre) 2074336X ; no.144.
- ITF Round Tables 2074336X ; no.144
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Transportation.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (150 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Paris : OECD Publishing, 2009.
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- Security is critical to transport systems as they are often appealing targets for terrorist attacks. The significant costs of potential damage make effective security policies a key concern for transport decision makers. This Round Table examines the contribution economic analysis can make to improving security in aviation and maritime shipping by identifying methods for quantifying the benefits of security measures and assessing their effectiveness, and examining techniques to allocate resources targeting the highest risks.
- Contents:
- Summary of discussions
- Rational Behaviour, Risk Aversion: High Stakes for Society
- Economic Impact Analysis of Terrorism Events: Recent Methodological Advances and Findings
- Towards a Risk-based Aviation Security Policy
- Security and Risk-based Models in Shipping and Ports: Review and Critical Analysis.
- Notes:
- Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).
- ISBN:
- 9789282102329
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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