4.2 what is the impact of the threat and realities of terrorism on citizens who work and live in cities? Flashcards
9/11 is described as what
contagion of economic distress
how many jobs lost due to 9/11
1.6 million
where was there a disproportionate loss of jobs
in larger cities and those reliant on tourism
what % of people drop in visitors for large museums like smithsonian
30%
what % is domestic air travel down by since 9/11
8%
what % is international air travel down by since 9/11
20%
how much do goods cost now since 9/11
1-3% more
impact on culture describe as what effect
bin laden effect
9/11 taught us that cities do not just absorb triumphs and shocks of larger cities but also …
transmit them
what % of american cities reported their economies weakened after a month after 9/11
41%
what % of american cities reported that municpal revnues had fallen after 9/11
30%
what % of cities reported a steep drop in public confidence following 9/11
28%
how much $ of real estate developments were suspended or abandoned because unable to get insurance
15.5 billion dollars
what do politicians say about impact of terrorism
attacks on a way of life
what 3 things did mike davis say about pervasiveness of fear leads to:
- demands for more punitive responses from state
- heightened surveillance and police powers, attempts to design out crime
- policies intended to curtail threats to dominant social order