Research on airport screening - Short interview

The speaker recounts their experience on 9/11 and how it impacted their research focus on national security. They discuss their work on a cost-benefit analysis of 100% baggage screening, which was presented to key decision-makers before and after the events of 9/11. The research aimed to inform public policy by providing analytical tools to help decision-makers in government and industry make informed decisions based on scientific principles.

What was the significance of the cost-benefit analysis conducted before September 11th?

In what way did the speaker suggest that public policy should be informed?