"In this paper we evaluate what economists have learned over the past 40 years about the determinants of crime. We base our evaluation on two kinds of evidence: an examination of aggregate data over long time periods and across countries, and a critical review of the literature. We argue that...

Das Phänomen Geldwäsche hatte bis zu Beginn der 1980er Jahre aus juristischer Sicht keine eigenständige Bedeutung. Erst der immense An­stieg des weltweiten Drogenhandels – insbesondere in Verbindung mit der Organisierten Kriminalität – und der diesbezüglich mangelnde...

This survey provides an in-depth analysis of existing research on the economic analysis of terrorism and counter-terrorist measures. First the existing evidence on the causes of terrorism is analyzed, then we consider the evidence of the consequences of terrorism and we demonstrate why it is...

This survey provides an in-depth analysis of existing research on the economic analysis of terrorism and counter-terrorist measures. First the existing evidence on the causes of terrorism is analyzed, then we consider the evidence of the consequences of terrorism and we demonstrate why it is...