| John Jay College of Criminal Justice | |
| Course Prefix: | ECO Course Number: 315 |
| Course Title: | An Economic Analysis of Crime |
| Subject: | Economics |
| Minimum Credits: | 3.0 Maximum Credits: 3.0 Hours per week: 3.0 |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: |
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. |
| Prerequisite: | ENG 102. In addition: ECO 101 or ECO 170; and junior standing or above. |
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Start Date: 08/31/2001 End Date: |
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