Study of crime and crime-control policies using standard economic techniques; focus on the incentives for individuals to commit crimes and how those incentives can be changed by public policy; topics may include costs of crime to society, drug control, gun control, nonviolent and violent crime, gang-related crimes, punishment, incarceration and deterrence. Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Study of crime and crime-control policies using standard economic techniques; focus on the incentives for individuals to commit crimes and how those incentives can be changed by public policy; topics may include costs of crime to society, drug control, gun control, nonviolent and violent crime, gang-related crimes, punishment, incarceration and deterrence. Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
