Emphasising a positive approach to dealing with terrorism (the carrot), this book provides a critique of deterrence policy (the stick) which can be ineffective and even counterproductive, and proposes three alternative and effective anti-terrorist policies: Decentralisation reduces vulnerability to terrorist attacks. A system with many different centres is more stable due to its diversity, enabling one part to substitute for another; Positive incentives can be offered to actual and prospective terrorists not to engage in violent acts. Incentives include: Reintegrating terrorists into society, welcoming repentants and offering them valued opportunities; Diverting attention by naming several terrorist groups potentially responsible for a particular terrorist act. The government thus supplies more information than the terrorist responsible would wish. The proposed anti-terrorist policy has two important advantages over a coercive policy: The whole interaction between terrorists and the government transforms into a positive sum game and the strategy undermines the cohesiveness of the terrorist organisation.
Author: Bruno S. Frey
Edition: illustrated edition
Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781843768289
Condition: New
Manufacturer: Edward Elgar Pub
Number of items: 1
Number of pages: 200
Product group: Book
Studio: Edward Elgar Pub
Publication Date: 2004-09-04
Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub
Pages: 200
ISBN: 1843768283