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The Economic Impact Of A Radiological Dispersal Device (Rde), Michael T. Lebrun
The Economic Impact Of A Radiological Dispersal Device (Rde), Michael T. Lebrun
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While it will not cause the devastation of a nuclear weapon, the radiological dispersal event (RDE) is particularly dangerous in that it has the potential to cause major economic disruptions. The purpose of this research was to develop a generalized methodology that can be used to assess economic impacts, resulting from a (RDE), occurring in any location and across any industry. Currently, there is no universal approach for measuring the costs or economic impacts on businesses, or a common framework for conducting an economic impact for a RDE. The objective of this research was to aid in the RDE response …