The Economics of Crime (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series) - Hardcover

 
9781852787783: The Economics of Crime (The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series)

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This authoritative and comprehensive collection contains the most important published papers and articles on the economics of crime. It presents a variety of different perspectives and will be an essential reference source for both researchers and policymakers.

The book examines the theory and methodology of the economics of law enforcement and crime prevention as they affect both public authorities and private individuals. It explores the economics of organized crime from the point of view of the criminal, but also considers the costs to the community of criminal acts and their effects. It studies the causes of crime and the costs and effectiveness of deterrence and punishment.

The editors have written a new authoritative introduction which gives a wide-ranging overview of the topics covered.

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Edited by Isaac Ehrlich, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Chair of Economics and Melvin H. Baker Professor of American Enterprise, University at Buffalo, SUNY and Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research, US and Zhiqiang Liu, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University at Buffalo, SUNY, US

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