Understanding the economics of terrorism

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published April 16, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

Host Tom Fudge speaks with two university professors about the internal dynamics of terrorist organizations, why people join, and the economics that drive it.

Originally Aired: January 11, 2006

Host Tom Fudge speaks with two university professors about the internal dynamics of terrorist organizations, why people join, and the economics that drive it.

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Guests:

Eli Berman , economics professor at UC San Diego. He is among the leading scholars who is focusing on the economics of terrorism.
Dipak Gupta , chair of the International Security and Conflict Resolution program at San Diego State. He's an authority on terrorism-related issues and political violence.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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