Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/176064 
Year of Publication: 
2010
Series/Report no.: 
Texto para discussão No. 581
Publisher: 
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Departamento de Economia, Rio de Janeiro
Abstract: 
This paper critically reviews a vast array of literature on the costs of crime and common violence. Using a simple economic model of crime as a theoretical benchmark, we conceptually discuss the estimates available and their potential use as inputs for public policy. We present current methodologies, explore their main results, discuss their limitations, and suggest directions for further research.
Subjects: 
crime
violence
welfare
costs
contingent valuation
willingness to pay JEL codes: K42
O17
O57
JEL: 
K42
O17
O57
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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