International Review of Law and Economics
Volume 41, 2015, Pages 63-67

Evidence of marginal deterrence: Kidnapping and murder in Italy (Article)

Detotto C. , McCannon B.C.* , Vannini M.
  • a University of Sassari and CRENoS, DiSea, 34 via Torre Tonda, Sassari, 07100, Italy
  • b Saint Bonaventure University, School of Business, P.O. Box 42, Saint Bonaventure, NY 14778, United States
  • c University of Sassari and CRENoS, DiSea, 34 via Torre Tonda, Sassari, 07100, Italy

Abstract

Empirical evidence of the marginal deterrent effect is provided. Exploring a data set of kidnapping crimes in Italy between 1960 and 2012, changes in Italian policy regarding sanctions for kidnapping and their associated impact on murders is considered. Deaths associated with kidnappings increase in prevalence when the kidnapping sanction increased, causing a decrease in the marginal sanction for murder. Death rates reversed when enhanced sanctions for murder were later introduced. © 2014 Elsevier Inc.

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Murder Marginal deterrence Italy Crime kidnapping

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DOI: 10.1016/j.irle.2014.11.001
ISSN: 01448188
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English