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Counter-intuitive effects of domestic law enforcement policies in the United States

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  • Alberto Naranjo

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  • Adam Jacobsson & Alberto Naranjo, 2009. "Counter-intuitive effects of domestic law enforcement policies in the United States," Economics of Governance, Springer, vol. 10(4), pages 323-343, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ecogov:v:10:y:2009:i:4:p:323-343
    DOI: 10.1007/s10101-009-0062-2
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    Keywords

    Drug policy; Conflict; Violent crime; D74; I18;
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    JEL classification:

    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health

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