reduces both moderate and extreme violence. The reason is that a high penalty keeps relatively 'gutless' individuals from … relatively 'tough' individuals to commit moderately violent acts and so makes moderate violence more attractive for otherwise …

reduces both moderate and extreme violence. The reason is that a high penalty keeps relatively 'gutless' individuals from … relatively 'tough' individuals to commit moderately violent acts and so makes moderate violence more attractive for otherwise …

double dividend in that it reduces both minor offenses and more severe crime. We develop a model of criminal subcultures in … subcultures, zero-tolerance reduces crime across the board. …

double dividend in that it reduces both minor offenses and more severe crime. We develop a model of criminal subcultures in … subcultures, zero-tolerance reduces crime across the board. …

When penalties for first-time offenders are restricted, it is typically optimal for the lawmaker to overdeter repeat … prospect of a large fine for a subsequent offense. Now suppose the restriction on penalties for first-time offenders is relaxed …

When penalties for first-time offenders are restricted, it is typically optimal for the lawmaker to overdeter repeat … prospect of a large fine for a subsequent offense. Now suppose the restriction on penalties for first-time offenders is relaxed …

Gemäß der klassischen ökonomischen Theorie der Kriminalität sollte ein Anstieg der erwarteten Strafe (also des …

This paper analyzes the levels of violence generated by the implementation of policies to discourage crime in an … the level of violence necessary to stay in the drug market. Subsequently, we analyze a policy of fighting against … organizations that remain on the market, while increasing drug production and violence. Finally, we discuss the hypothetical case of …

This paper criticizes multicausal and penal impunity explanations of violence and crime. It shows the analytical limits … of identifying state and social institutional failure with objective causes of violence. But also highlights that …

This article analyses the factors that cause violence in Latin America. It argues that high levels of violence can not …