Economics 360 - Seminar: Economics of Crime

This course is designed with two central goals. First, to use microeconomic and econometric tools to explore and understand crime and incarceration. Relevant topics include but are not limited to: Are criminals rational economic actors? What policies most efficiently mitigate the social costs associated with criminal activity? What role does incarceration play in deterrence incapacitation and rehabilitation? Second, to develop the key tools for economic work including analytical thinking and writing as well as research and presentation skills. Prerequisites: ECO 220 and ECO 250 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only; Prereq: ECO 250 & (ECO 220, SDS 220 or SDS 291)