{"product_id":"the-economics-of-crime-an-introduction-to-rational-crime-analysis-paperback","title":"The Economics of Crime: An Introduction to Rational Crime Analysis - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHarold Winter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Economics of Crime\u003c\/em\u003e presents a review of economic scholarly research in the ever-growing field of crime and punishment. Without using graphs or mathematical equations, Winter combines theory and empirical evidence relating to public policy concerns over a wide range of controversial topics such as the death penalty, racial bias in the criminal justice system, gun control, the war on drugs, fines versus imprisonment, policing tactics, and shaming punishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to offering an updated and expanded coverage of these, and other topics, this second edition is more international in scope, with the inclusion of studies that use data from Italy, Australia, the U.K., Singapore, Brazil, and others. Also included is a brand-new chapter on the application of behavioral economics to crime and punishment, providing readers with a succinct introduction to this modern and increasingly important approach to economic issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy requiring no previous knowledge of economics, this book continues to be the perfect choice for students new to the study of economics and public policy, whether it is in the discipline of economics, political science, criminology, law, or any other field that is concerned with issues in crime and punishment. Furthermore, due to its accessibility, \u003cem\u003eThe Economics of Crime\u003c\/em\u003e can be enjoyed by anyone who follows current public policy debate over some of society's most contentious issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarold Winter\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Economics at Ohio University. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eThe Economics of Excess: Addiction, Indulgence, and Social Policy\u003c\/i\u003e (2011), \u003ci\u003eTrade-Offs: An Introduction to Economic Reasoning and Social Issues\u003c\/i\u003e (2013), and \u003ci\u003eIssues in Law and Economics\u003c\/i\u003e (2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.7 x 6.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52486935773491,"sku":"9781138607538","price":97.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/njUKxkWfhZ9781138607538.webp?v=1759837995","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-economics-of-crime-an-introduction-to-rational-crime-analysis-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}