2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin

PSC 315 An Economic Analysis of Crime

3 hours 

Crimes with economic motivations are analyzed using the Economic Theory of Crime. Topics focus on urban problems, including narcotics, illegal gambling, loan-sharking, labor racketeering and organized crime. Costs of crime and imprisonment are discussed. Strengths and weaknesses of the Economic Theory of Crime are discussed from alternative points of view.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

ECO 315

Prerequisite

ENG 201, and ECO 101 or ECO 170, and junior standing or above