Data di Pubblicazione:
2014
Citazione:
Understanding Ransom Kidnappings and Their Duration / Detotto, C; Mccannon, B; Vannini, Marco Eugenio Carlo. - In: THE B.E. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS & POLICY. - ISSN 1935-1682. - 14:3(2014), pp. 849-871. [10.1515/bejeap-2013-0079]
Abstract:
What factors drive the length of a kidnapping experience? A theoretical
model is developed to conduct comparative statics. A unique data set
covering all kidnappings for ransom in Sardinia between 1960 and 2010
is analyzed. Factors related to the ability to pay and cost of abduction
matter. The effect of policies aimed at deterring the crime have mixed
effects on its duration.
model is developed to conduct comparative statics. A unique data set
covering all kidnappings for ransom in Sardinia between 1960 and 2010
is analyzed. Factors related to the ability to pay and cost of abduction
matter. The effect of policies aimed at deterring the crime have mixed
effects on its duration.
Tipologia CRIS:
1.1 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
kidnapping; duration; crime economics
Elenco autori:
Detotto, C; Mccannon, B; Vannini, Marco Eugenio Carlo
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