Published Jan 18, 2021
Gary Shiffman on the Economics of Violence
Gary Shiffman explores the economics of violence, positing that terrorism and crime stem from entrepreneurial motives rather than ideology, and that analyzing these acts through an economic lens allows for more effective solutions by focusing on leadership, political priorities, and social dynamics.
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