The dislocations of terror: Assessments of risk during the Second Intifada

摘要: The goal of terrorism is to create havoc and disrupt the normal functioning society. To understand impact on a country it useful consider two types experiences with these shocks social order—the instance very small number attacks against high profile targets case chronic terror great attacks, generally that are part routine daily activities. present study explores Israeli experience terror. Using expenditure information from coffee shops restaurants we examine how individuals assess their vulnerability an attack adjust behavior. Specifically, explore whether distance site attack, similarity contemplated undertaking target recent influence decision making in context We find strong support for situational effect but only weak evidence proximity effect. implications findings organization economic activity.