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 improv...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: International Transport Forum.
Corporate Authors: International Transport Forum (-), Transport Research Centre, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Paris : OECD 2009.
Series:Round table (Transport Research Centre) ; 144.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009705059706719
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Physical Description:1 online resource (150 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789282102329
9786612125843