Rule of Law rhetoric is all around us — in the business press, in the programs and publications of the World Bank … crucial element in economic development, not only in formerly socialist countries (‘transition economies') (World Bank, 1996 …

violence has had a significant negative effect on investment and economic growth. -- violence ; crime ; growth ; Latin America …

Economic analysis of crime and criminal law addresses the question of individual welfare (utility) maximization through … theoretical and empirical evidence on the nexus between crime and socio economic indicators. After which I test the hypothesis … towards economic growth, poverty alleviation and crime deterrence concomitantly. The results indicate a positive and …