Loretta Napoleoni: The Intricate Economics of Terrorism

In this 15 minute lecture, Loretta Napoleoni details her rare opportunity to talk to the secretive Italian Red Brigades - an experience that sparked a lifelong interest in terrorism. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at its complex economics, revealing a surprising connection between money laundering and the US Patriot Act. (NB the last three minutes of this video is a piece sponsored by IBM about the Stockholm congestion charge scheme)

Topics: Anti-Money Laundering Terrorist Financing