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Understanding why crime fell in the 1990s: four factors that explain the decline and six that do not

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A review of the factors, which led to the decline in crime rate affecting all geographic areas and demographic groups in the U.S. in the 1990Es, is stated. Factors which appear to explain the drop in crime are increased incarceration, more police, the decline of crack and legalized abortion and other factors which do not affect crime rate such as strong economy, changing demographics, new policing strategies, gun laws and use of capital punishment are discussed.

Author: Lewitt, Steven D.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Perspectives
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0895-3309
Year: 2004
Public affairs, Social aspects, Evaluation, Crime, Social problems

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Continuity and change in the international diamond market

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Study of market behavior with regard to supply and demand, market composition, business strategies and patterns of governmental regulation, for selected goods and services in various markets, to understand the operation of individual markets is discussed.

Author: Spar, Debora L.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Perspectives
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0895-3309
Year: 2006
Marketing procedures, Science & research, Research Findings, Gem Diamonds, All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining, Miscellaneous nonmetallic minerals, Jewelers' materials & lapidary work, Research, Markets (Economics), Marketing research, Diamond industry, Industry forecasts, Market research, Regulatory compliance

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The U.S. lodging industry

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The trends pertaining to lodging or real estate development in the United States are described, along with the occupancy of the buildings constructed for different purposes.

Author: Kalnins, Arturs
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Perspectives
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0895-3309
Year: 2006
Scientific Research and Development Services, Development, Usage, Buildings, Real estate development

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Subjects list: United States, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis
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