Our study is based on the traditional Becker-Ehrlich deterrence model, but we analyse the model in the face of … deterrence hypothesis for crime against property. Only weak support can be observed for crime against the person. Economic and …

the deterrence hypothesis, namely that crime is weakly decreasing in deterrent incentives, i.e. severity and probability … and within sessions. The across subject analysis clearly rejects the deterrence hypothesis: except for very high levels of … to the deterrence hypothesis and fair-minded subjects for whom deterrent incentives backfire. …

This survey summarizes the classical fundamentals of modern deterrence theory, covers major theoretical and empirical … 'rational' deterrence strategies in subcultural societies. …

the deterrence hypothesis, namely that crime is weakly decreasing in deterrent incentives, i.e. severity and probability … and within sessions. The across subject analysis clearly rejects the deterrence hypothesis: except for very high levels of … to the deterrence hypothesis and fair-minded subjects for whom deterrent incentives backfire. …