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The Market Evaluation of Criminality: Evidence from the Auction of British Convict Labor in America, 1767-1775

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  • Farley Grubb, 2001. "The Market Evaluation of Criminality: Evidence from the Auction of British Convict Labor in America, 1767-1775," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 91(1), pages 295-304, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:91:y:2001:i:1:p:295-304
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/aer.91.1.295
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    • N31 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy - - - U.S.; Canada: Pre-1913
    • N41 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - U.S.; Canada: Pre-1913
    • K14 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law - - - Criminal Law

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