ITF Round Tables Terrorism and International Transport : Towards Risk-based Security Policy.

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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.  Read more... Preliminaries Table Of Contents Rational Behaviour, Risk Aversion: High Stakes for Society, by André De Palma Economic Impact Analysis of Terrorism Events: Recent Methodological Advancesand Findings, by Peter Gordon, James E. Moore, Ii and Harry W. Richardson Towards a Risk-based Aviation Security Policy, by Robert W. Poole, Jr. (Usa) Security and Risk-based Models in Shipping and Ports: Review and Critical Analysis, by Khalid Bichou (United Kingdom) List Of Participants.