A law and economics perspective on terrorism

B-Tier
Journal: Public Choice
Year: 2006
Volume: 128
Issue: 1
Pages: 147-168

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper reviews the existing law and economics literature on crime, noting where various models might apply to the terror context. Specifically, it focuses on two strands of the literature, deterrence and incapacitation. It considers anti-terror measures enacted by different countries, highlighting how the details of the laws correspond to the insights from economic models of crime. In conclusion, the paper proposes an efficient sorting mechanism in which individuals will be provided with incentives to reveal their type to law enforcement authorities. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2006

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:kap:pubcho:v:128:y:2006:i:1:p:147-168
Journal Field
Public
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25