ECON 1050 - Economics of Crime

Institution:

North Hennepin Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course covers economics theories of crime and justice. Crime topics include: illegal drug markets, violent crime, nonviolent crime, and international crime. Economic theories and concepts such as rationality, efficiency, supply, and demand are used. The course includes international and historical comparisons of enforcement techniques from both an economic efficiency framework and an ethical perspective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(763) 424-0702

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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