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Understanding the economics of terrorism

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

Understanding the economics of terrorism


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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