The spatial concentration of crime
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A model that explains the spatial concentration of crime is presented. This explanation relies on a positive externality that criminals generate for each other in equilibrium. The model describes two neighborhoods with similar preferences, abilities and environment. In equilibrium, there is crime concentration in one neighborhood, which then carries the full burden of criminal activity. This results in residents that are poorer, as reflected in wealth net of losses to theft, than their equals in crimeless neighborhoods. Also, those exposed to crimes in the crime-ridden neighborhood are likely to become criminals themselves and those noncriminal residents whose incomes dwindle due to theft are encouraged to work less than their counterparts elsewhere. Thus, the poor become the victims and the perpetrators of crime. In a dynamic version of the model, initial conditions may dictate the steady-state crime rate.
Publication Name: Journal of Urban Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0094-1190
Year: 1996
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Runaway crime and the end of dreams
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A million crimes per year are committed in California out of which one third are violent crimes. The demographic, geographic and economic diversity of California are responsible for these statistics. Laws such as the three-strikes law in California and $30 billion crime bill in Washington only lead to increased crime rate and burden the taxpayers due to long-term imprisonments. Increase in the teenage crime rate is discussed.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 1995
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The clutter in criminal law
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The California Legislature has introduced three more conditions to the already complex Determinate Sentencing Law enacted in 1977 in California, further complicating the law. These conditions are circumstances of aggravation, mandatory sentencing, and enhancement to crimes. Interpretations and construction of these three conditions are presented. Need for revising the current laws for simplifying them is emphasized.
Publication Name: California Journal
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0008-1205
Year: 1995
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