Terrorism and The International Business Environment

The terrorist attack of September 11 triggered worldwide condemnation and revulsion. For many those feelings will long persist. However, teachers of international business are likely to discern a growing interest in both understanding the causes of, and the likely effects of these acts. For international business academics it is important to try to understand what these events might mean for our discipline. This piece provides a framework for assessing the impact of the attacks, in the short, medium and longer term, and thoughts on what these impacts will be.