Economics of Crime

Undergraduate

This course empirically analyzes the causes and consequences of crime and the criminal justice system using the tools of economics. Topics may include the effects of incarceration on the incarcerated, the impacts of policies intended to deter crime or reduce recidivism, racial disparities in the criminal justice system, and the causes and consequences of domestic violence. Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2P90 or ECON 2P91 or PSYC 2F23 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ECON 3P41.