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An economic analysis of guns, crime, and gun control

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  • McDonald, John F., 1999. "An economic analysis of guns, crime, and gun control," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 27(1), pages 11-19, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:27:y:1999:i:1:p:11-19
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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, John R, Jr & Mustard, David B, 1997. "Crime, Deterrence, and Right-to-Carry Concealed Handguns," The Journal of Legal Studies, University of Chicago Press, vol. 26(1), pages 1-68, January.
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