RT Article
T1 A model for ranking the punitiveness of the states
JF Journal of quantitative criminology
VO 8
IS 2
SP 217
OP 232
A1 Selke, William L.
A2 Andersson, Steen A.
LA English
YR 1992
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764276566
AB There has recently been much interest in the measurement of imprisonment rates. Since this variable has such widespread importance in criminological research and policy, new methods are called for in expanding the procedures for evaluating levels of punitiveness as indicated by imprisonment rates. This paper presents a new model using logarithmic transformations to develop a system for ranking the punitiveness of the states. Comparisons are made between different approaches to specifying imprisonment rates including controls for crime rates and arrest rates. Results of the analyses indicate that the use of this model generates somewhat different rankings of punitiveness compared with those based on sample imprisonment rates or prisoner/arrest ratios.
K1 state rankings
K1 logarithmic transformation
K1 Imprisonment rates
K1 Punitiveness
DO 10.1007/BF01066745