Terrorism Watch Lists, Suspect Ranking and Decision-Making Biases

Peter J. Phillips and Gabriela Pohl

Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, 2019, vol. 42, issue 10, 898-914

Abstract: The large number of names on terrorism watch lists raises the problem of monitoring. Given the existing resource constraints and other logistical considerations, efficient and accurate ranking of individuals in terms of threat posed is of paramount importance. This process, however, may be impacted by reference points, diminishing sensitivity, loss aversion, and other aspects of the human decision-making process that introduce biases. This article explores the relevance of decision-making processes and biases to the specific task of ranking and monitoring individuals whose names have been placed on a terrorism watch list.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2018.1432046

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