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Terrorized Tourists: A Study Of The Impact Of Terrorism On Tourism, Caroline M. Depuma May 2015

Terrorized Tourists: A Study Of The Impact Of Terrorism On Tourism, Caroline M. Depuma

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Tourism is one of the largest sectors in the world; it is also one of the first to take a hit when terrorist attacks happen. Terrorism data has become more important to the tourism and travel industry since the attacks on September 11, 2001. This study looks at the impact that terrorism has on tourism levels, Gross Domestic Product, and Foreign Direct Investment in the countries of Brazil, Egypt, India, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The results of this study show that terrorism affects the daily operations of these countries, by impacting the amounts of GDP, FDI, and the number …