Terrorism and international transport
Subtitle: towards risk-based security policy.
Contributors: Transport Research Centre.; International Transport Forum.; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Series: Round table -- 144; Round table (Transport Research Centre) -- 144.
Publisher: OECD/ITF
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9789282102312
Subjects: Transportation -- Security measures; Aeronautics, Commercial -- Security measures; Shipping -- Security measures; Terrorism -- Prevention
Other titles: Terrorisme et transport international.
Description: 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. The analysis covers the impact of uncertainty in assessing security policies and on the cost effectiveness of security measures in aviation and maritime shipping. Much can be criticised in current policies, which are often seen as unduly expensive and inadequately assessed. This Round Table identifies methods for quantifying the benefits of security measures and assessing their effectiveness, and examines techniques to allocate resources to targeting the highest risks. Applying these techniques would achieve better levels of security with current resources.
Notes: "Transport Research Centre."

At head of title: OECD, International Transport Forum.

Also available in French under the title: Terrorisme et transport international : pour une politique de sécurité fondéee sur le risque.

Includes bibliographical references.

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