Mocan, H. Naci; Rees, Daniel I. - In: American Law and Economics Review 7 (2005) 2, pp. 319-349
This article investigates the determinants of criminal activity among juveniles in the United States. It uses a survey of U.S. high school students conducted in 1995, which provides detailed information on offenses; personal, family, and neighborhood characteristics; as well as deterrence...