Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-260) and index
Introduction / E. Eide -- Previous criminometric studies / E. Eide -- Conventional criminometric studies / E. Eide -- Criminometric analyses using equilibrium models, latent variables and paneldata / Terje Skjerpen -- Conclusions / E. Eide -- The determinants of crime / E. Eide --Methodological issues of empirical macro studies / E. Eide
In this volume, the rational choice model is extended to a frameworkof norm-guided theories of crime are incorporated. Based on this framework, a broad range of regression analyses of crime in various parts ofthe world is reviewed. Many general, methodological problems of empirical studies ofcrime are discussed, such as identification of models, model selection, measurement errors, and choice of measures corresponding to theoretical concepts. In an empirical chapter, using panel data forpolice districts in Norway, a novel procedure of identification of modelsof crime is employed. Themodel includes measurement relations allowingfor random and systematic errors in the registered numbersof crimes and clear-ups. Academics in economics, criminology and sociology will find this bookinvaluable
