Terrorism and International Transport
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Terrorism and International Transport

Towards Risk-based Security Policy

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.
Publication Date :
28 Apr 2009
DOI :
10.1787/9789282102329-en
 
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Towards a Risk-based Aviation Security Policy You do not have access to this content

Authors:
Robert W. Poole, Jr.
Pages :
83–110
DOI :
10.1787/9789282102329-5-en

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The well-coordinated terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 presented the world with a new aviation security threat: the capture of aircraft in flight to be used as human-guided missiles. The two previous threats – hijacking an aircraft for ransom and putting a bomb aboard an aircraft – had led to varying degrees of screening of baggage and passengers in developed countries, plus some use of on-board security personnel on selected flights in some countries.
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