Analyzing crime: An economist's view
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Economists bring a unique perspective to the topic of criminology, a utilitarian vie in which one assumes that behavior can be changed by altering incentives, that the costs of crime can be measured in terms of money and the public policy is best evaluated by comparing costs and benefits. An economist suggests a host of measures that would sharply reduce the $400 billion annual toll from street crime in the United States.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2005
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Pray tell: What Americans don't know about religion and why they need to learn it
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An argument is presented that Americans, despite being one of the world's most religious populations, have widespread religious illiteracy that limits their understanding of U.S. and global politics.
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Subject: Education
ISSN: 0011-3131
Year: 2007
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