Brock University · ECON 3P41

Economics of Crime

Credits : 0.5Reference year : 2024-25

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Description

Economics of Crime This course empirically analyzes the causes and consequences of crime and the criminal justice system using the tools of economics. Topics may include the effects of incarceration on the incarcerated, the impacts of policies intended to deter crime or reduce recidividm, racial disparities in the criminal justice system, and the causes and consequeces of domestic violence. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2P90 or ECON 2P91 or PSYC 2F23 Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 2P90 or ECON 2P91 or PSYC 2F23

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 2P90 or ECON 2P91 or PSYC 2F23
  • Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.
Reference text in its original language

Economics of Crime This course empirically analyzes the causes and consequences of crime and the criminal justice system using the tools of economics. Topics may include the effects of incarceration on the incarcerated, the impacts of policies intended to deter crime or reduce recidividm, racial disparities in the criminal justice system, and the causes and consequeces of domestic violence. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2P90 or ECON 2P91 or PSYC 2F23 Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 2P90 or ECON 2P91 or PSYC 2F23
  • Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

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