Aggregation Bias in the Economic Model of Crime
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Todd Cherry Ph.D., Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: This paper uses county-level panel data to test the appropriateness of the ‘one size fits all’ reduced-form regression approach commonly used when estimating the economic model of crime. Empirical results provide initial evidence that previous studies, which restrict deterrent effects to have identical impacts across crime types, may be presenting statistically biased results.
Aggregation Bias in the Economic Model of Crime
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- Publication
- Todd L. Cherry & John A. List (2002) "Aggregation Bias in the Economic Model of Crime" Economics Letters Volume 75 Issue 1 [DOI: 10.1016/S0165-1765(01)00597-3] Version of Record Available From (www.sciencedirect.com)
- Language: English
- Date: 2002
- Keywords
- aggregation, heterogeneity, sanctions, deterrence