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Arson: An Economic Phenomenon?

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  • Thomas C. Spillman
  • Thomas A. Zak

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  • Thomas C. Spillman & Thomas A. Zak, 1979. "Arson: An Economic Phenomenon?," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 23(2), pages 37-43, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:23:y:1979:i:2:p:37-43
    DOI: 10.1177/056943457902300207
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    1. Sjoquist, David Lawrence, 1973. "Property Crime and Economic Behavior: Some Empirical Results," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 63(3), pages 439-446, June.
    2. Hoch, Irving, 1974. "Factors in urban crime," Journal of Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 1(2), pages 184-229, April.
    3. Ehrlich, Isaac, 1973. "Participation in Illegitimate Activities: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 81(3), pages 521-565, May-June.
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    1. Michael D. Eriksen & James M. Carson, 2017. "A Burning Question: Does Arson Increase When Local House Prices Decline?," Journal of Risk & Insurance, The American Risk and Insurance Association, vol. 84(1), pages 7-34, March.

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