Crime is frightening. It breeds emotional responses which can lead to counterproductive governmental policy. To allow a rational analysis of these important concerns, Criminal Dilemmas applies intuition from economics, political science, and game theory as a way to develop new perspectives about cri...

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1. Verfasser:	Sieberg, Katri K. (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2001
Ausgabe:	1st ed. 2001
Schriftenreihe:	Studies in Economic Theory 12
Schlagworte:	Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law Political Science Criminology and Criminal Justice, general Economic theory Criminal law Political science Criminology Wirtschaftstheorie Rational Choice Prävention Kriminalitätstheorie Kriminalität Ökonomische Theorie des Rechts
Online-Zugang:	BTU01 Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	Crime is frightening. It breeds emotional responses which can lead to counterproductive governmental policy. To allow a rational analysis of these important concerns, Criminal Dilemmas applies intuition from economics, political science, and game theory as a way to develop new perspectives about crime and its causes. A basic assumption is that the criminal is a rational actor who makes decisions based on his or her personal expected gains and costs. By using this assumption, predictions about behavior, as well as emotional concerns such as prostitution and gun control, find a theoretical perspective. By understanding the strategic variables which cause, for example, gangs and their warfare, drug sales and the accompanying violence, we have a better chance to design effective public policy
Beschreibung:	1 Online-Ressource (XIX, 180 p)
ISBN:	9783662045435
DOI:	10.1007/978-3-662-04543-5