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Public and Private Penalties: Introduction

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  • Lott, John R, Jr, 1999. "Public and Private Penalties: Introduction," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 42(1), pages 239-243, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jlawec:v:42:y:1999:i:1:p:239-43
    DOI: 10.1086/467424
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    1. Gary S. Becker, 1974. "Crime and Punishment: An Economic Approach," NBER Chapters, in: Essays in the Economics of Crime and Punishment, pages 1-54, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    2. Lott, Jr. John R., 1999. "Are Predatory Commitments Credible?," University of Chicago Press Economics Books, University of Chicago Press, edition 1, number 9780226493558, January.
    3. Lott, John R, Jr, 1992. "Do We Punish High Income Criminals Too Heavily?," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 30(4), pages 583-608, October.
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