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Dura lex, sed lex? Insights from the subjective theory of opportunity cost

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  • Giuseppe Eusepi, 2008. "Dura lex, sed lex? Insights from the subjective theory of opportunity cost," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 26(3), pages 253-265, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:26:y:2008:i:3:p:253-265
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-008-9082-6
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    Keywords

    Law; Notional locus; Crime; Subjective opportunity cost; K14; K42;
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    JEL classification:

    • K14 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law - - - Criminal Law
    • K42 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior - - - Illegal Behavior and the Enforcement of Law

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