Behavioural Economics and Terrorism - 9780367700461

Taylor & Francis

Behavioural Economics and TerrorismLaw Enforcement and Patterns of Behaviour\nAuthor(s): Peter J. Phillips, Gabriela Pohl\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367700461, 978-0367700461\nSynopsis\nBehavioural Economics and Terrorism can be used as a guide to help us think about thinking and, in doing so, to appreciate the deep quirkiness of human behaviour. Each day, people draw on their understanding of human behaviour. This takes place subconsciously for the most part but as situations become more complex it becomes necessary to think more deliberately about how people make their decisions. This book can be used to better understand human action in such contexts.\n\nIn the high-stakes world of counter-terrorism, every angle of advantage is critical. From terrorists operational choices to the way that information flows through intelligence agencies, the book explains the patterns of behaviour that systematically sha.