Education, Work, and Crime: A Human Capital Approach
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- Lance Lochner, 2004. "Education, Work, And Crime: A Human Capital Approach," International Economic Review, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania and Osaka University Institute of Social and Economic Research Association, vol. 45(3), pages 811-843, August.
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- K4 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior
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