Economic Instruments of Security Policy: Influencing Choices of Leaders

Shiffman, G., Jochum, James J.

ISBN 10: 0230110622 / ISBN 13: 9780230110625

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Economic Instruments of Security Policy: Influencing Choices of Leaders
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0230110622
• ISBN 13: 9780230110625
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Governments have at their disposal many economic instruments to promote national security, such as sanctions, foreign aid, international trade, international finance and laws blocking funds for international terrorism. This book examines the use of theses economic policies and addresses how best to measure their effectiveness.

About the Author

Gary M. Shiffman is Professor and the Director of Homeland Security Studies at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, School of Foreign Service, at Georgetown University, and Managing Director of the Chertoff Group. An economist, he focuses his academic and professional energies on innovative approaches to national and homeland security challenges.  Previously he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of a critical infrastructure protection and emergency management business unit at L-3. He has also served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the Senior Executive Service (SES) as Chief of Staff at U.S. Customs and Border Protection and in the U.S. Senate as a National Security and Senior Policy Adviser.  He is a decorated military veteran, having served in policy, planning, and operational positions in the U.S. Department of Defense.

James Jochum is an Adjunct Professor in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University.  He is the former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration and Export Administration.  He was also a staff member in the United States Senate.  He is a founding member of the law firm Jochum Shore & Trossevin PC and advises clients on all aspects of international trade law and regulations, including antidumping and countervailing duty matters, U.S. export controls, and national security controls (CFIUS).