In:
The Singapore Economic Review, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd, Vol. 56, No. 02 ( 2011-06), p. 175-187
Abstract:
The phenomenon of terrorism has riveted world's unwavering attention since 9/11. The underlying study investigates the determinants of terrorism in the South Asian region. Applying negative binomial regression, the study finds that both political structure and economic conditions are responsible for terrorism. On the economic front, relative deprivation represented by income disparity is the major cause of terrorism. On the other hand, deprivation of the people of their political rights and civil liberties, exhibited by political repression, compels them to be involved in terrorist activities. Our findings illustrates that high literacy rate is one of the foremost reason for terrorism in the region.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0217-5908
,
1793-6837
DOI:
10.1142/S0217590811004225
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd
Publication Date:
2011
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2098755-9
SSG:
6,25
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