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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Main Author:	Sieberg, Katri K. (Author)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2001
Edition:	1st ed. 2001
Series:	Studies in Economic Theory 12
Subjects:	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 Access:	BTU01 Volltext
Summary:	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
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (XIX, 180 p)
ISBN:	9783662045435
DOI:	10.1007/978-3-662-04543-5