There is no evidence that sympathy for terrorism is greater among deprived people. But it may be that a certain level of education makes it more likely that people will become politicised... - Saugato Datta writes on "What Makes a Terrorist? Economics and the Roots of Terrorism", by Alan B. Kreuger.

made: 2010-12-15

link: www.economist.com/node/17730424

keywords: terrorism wealth ecfoc poverty counter education end death burn fire clock plan plot overthrow kill