Crime and Deterrence: Correlation Analysis

A correlation analysis of the severity and certainty of punish ment and offense rates for the major index crimes produces results consistent with the predictions of deterrence theory. Certainty of punishment proves to be the chief deterrent for most crimes. Homicide, however, is influenced by severi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bailey, William C. (Author)
Contributors: Martin, J. David ; Gray, Louis N.
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 1974
In:Year: 1974
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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