Topic: Airport Security and the Agent and Principal Problem. After the September 11 attack, the issue of airport security is, today more than ever, a matter of concern to the entire world. Analyze the issue using agent and principal problem analysis.

1. In your opinion, what is the best way to organize airport security?

2. Who should provide the security services? The public sector or the private sector?

3. What exactly is the problem of the agent and the principal in the provision of airport security services?

4. Why might a private provider offer better security than a public provider?

5. Do you think that a private provider would operate at a lower cost than a public one? Why?