Corporate Value In The Homeland Security Market

The realities of September 11 and the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Israel have focused the attention of the Bush Administration on homeland security as both a domestic policy and procurement priority. Facilitated by congressional willingness to enact special legislation and to allocate staggering amounts of appropriated funds to protecting against terrorist attacks, the United States government has created unprecedented business opportunities for companies developing and selling anti-terrorism products and services. These companies - whether they develop and sell vaccines to combat bioterrorism, sensors to detect biological, chemical, and radiological substances, or physical security services to protect citizens and property - are likely to experience strong growth and increased value in the foreseeable future.