1. TERRORISM AND THE MIDDLE EAST
BY: Julia Yrani

2. So, what’s the question! Research question:
What effects do terrorist networks in the Middle East have on the development of the regional economy over the last ten years?
Selection question:
Why do countries fall to terrorism?
Performance question:
How does terrorism affect the economy?

3. Selection Question
1. Piazza, James1. "Rooted in Poverty?: Terrorism, Poor Economic Development, and Social Cleavages." (2006): Web. 28 Sep <
independent variable(s): Number/ stability of political parties; ethno-religious diversity; population size
Dependent variable(s): Causalities due to terrorism & Terrorist incidents
 According to the Social Cleavage Theory, more diverse societies, in terms of ethnic and religious demography, and political systems with large, multiparty systems are more prone terrorism

4. Performance Question Does terrorism affect the economy? If so, how?
YES
human and labor resources (capital stock) decrease
environment of uncertainty  negatively affects domestic and international consumption and investment
Governments redirect funds from productive sectors towards counter-terrorism security expenditures
Stunts growth in industry, more specifically tourism
Abadie, Alberto. "Terrorism and the World Economy." (2007): Web. 6 Oct <

5. Case Studies Country unaffected by terrorism
Jordan
Countries affected by terrorism
Afghanistan
Lebanon