Americans willing to pay more for increased security at public venues
In the 19 years that have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, businesses and federal officials have often wondered: do increased counterterrorism security methods such as guards, video surveillance and metal detectors deter patrons and result in any economic losses for these venues? Or have Americans grown accustomed to them?
The USC Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE) decided to find out by conducting surveys of patrons of events, or those who thought of attending, at the following three venues: a Major League Baseball stadium, an arena that hosts NBA games and NHL matches, and a metropolitan-area convention center.