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A value model for evaluating homeland security decisions.

Ralph L Keeney1, Detlof von Winterfeldt

  • 1Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA. keeney@duke.edu

Risk Analysis : an Official Publication of the Society for Risk Analysis
|March 11, 2011
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Summary
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Homeland security policymakers can improve resource allocation for terrorism risk reduction by using a homeland security value model. This model aids in assessing risks, benefits of countermeasures, and developing a terrorism severity index.

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Area of Science:

  • Homeland Security
  • Risk Management
  • Decision Analysis

Background:

  • Effective resource allocation is crucial for homeland security policymakers to mitigate terrorism risks cost-effectively.
  • Developing a structured approach is necessary for informed homeland security investments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To motivate the adoption of a homeland security value model for decision-making.
  • To demonstrate the application of a value model in assessing terrorism risks and countermeasure benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review to identify key components of value models.
  • Survey to gather expert opinions and requirements.
  • Experience-based development of a homeland security value model.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive homeland security value model was developed.
  • The model integrates objectives, metrics, utility functions, and value tradeoffs.
  • The model can be used to assess terrorism risks, countermeasure benefits, and develop a severity index.

Conclusions:

  • A homeland security value model provides a systematic framework for cost-effective resource allocation.
  • The developed model offers practical applications for enhancing homeland security decision-making and risk assessment.