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Suicide Terrorism and the Weakest Link

Daniel G. Arce M.
University of Texas at Dallas - Department of Economics & Finance

Dan Kovenock
University of Iowa; CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute for Economic Research)

Brian Roberson
Miami University of Ohio - Department of Economics


August 2009

CESifo Working Paper Series No. 2753

Abstract:     
In this paper we examine a model of terrorism which focuses on the tradeoffs facing a terrorist organization that has the ability to utilize either or both suicide and conventional terrorism tactics. The terrorist organization’s objective is to successfully attack at least one target. Success for the target government is defined as defending all targets from any and all attacks. In this context, we examine how terrorist entities strategically utilize suicide attacks when other modes of attack are available, and the optimal anti-terrorism measures.

Keywords: conflict, suicide terrorism, weakest link, Colonel Blotto

JEL Classifications: C70, D74

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Date posted: August 23, 2009 ; Last revised: August 23, 2009

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Arce M., Daniel G., Kovenock, Dan and Roberson, Brian, Suicide Terrorism and the Weakest Link (August 2009). CESifo Working Paper Series No. 2753. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1458851


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Brian Roberson (Contact Author)
Miami University of Ohio - Department of Economics ( email )
208 Laws Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
United States
Daniel G. Arce M.
University of Texas at Dallas - Department of Economics & Finance ( email )
Richardson, TX 75083
United States
Dan Kovenock
University of Iowa ( email )
Iowa City, IA 52242-1097
United States
CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute for Economic Research)
Poschinger Str. 5
DE-81679 Munich Germany
HOME PAGE: http://www.CESifo.de
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