Crime, Deterrence, and Rational Choice

Irving Piliavin, Rosemary Gartner, Craig Thornton and Ross L. Matsueda

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Abstract: This study examines the deterrent effect of formal sanctions on criminal behavior.

Keywords: Criminal behavior; Crime; Deterrence; Rational Choice (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1986-02-28
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