A Mathematical Approach to Limit Illegal Border-Crossings -- with Application in Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Amy (Wenxuan) Ding

Defense & Security Analysis, 2007, vol. 23, issue 4, 359-377

Abstract: The grand aim of all science is to cover the greatest number of empirical facts by logical deduction from the smallest number of hypotheses or axioms. Albert Einstein Current problem: Border Emergency Solutions in response US Congress's response: Set immigration policies, a series of immigration reform bills and proposals. Government's response: Make an appropriation/budget for border issues: increase law enforcement personnel and needed resources, pay officers overtime, and build fences along the border. Scientists' response: Describe this complex problem mathematically and provide scientific solutions.

Date: 2007
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