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.
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.