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Individual perceptions of the criminal justice system

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A cost-benefit analysis of criminal behavior is assessed by outlining theories of deterrence and belief updating. Survey results from a demographically varied sample show the impact of perceptions regarding policy intervention, probability of arrest and personal experiences on crime participation.

Author: Lochner, Lance
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2007
United States, Public affairs, Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Demographic aspects, Criminal intent, Risk perception, Criminal behavior, Criminal behaviour

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Workers' education, spillovers, and productivity: evidence from plant-level production functions

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A study showing that productivity of plants in cities is directly proportionate to college graduates in the city and the labor costs. Within a city, the spillovers from increased productivity are more in the economically related industries than in unrelated industries.

Author: Moretti, Enrico
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2004
California, Analysis, Education, Growth, Industrial productivity, Workers, Alumni, Company growth, Productivity

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