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An IntroductIon to EconomIc AnAlysIs In crImE PrEvEntIon

Can economic analysis help prevent crime?
More recently, the use of economic analysis techniques has also spread to situational crime prevention programs, for example, street lighting improvements (e.g., Painter & Farrington, 2001), alley gating (e.g., Bowers, Johnson, & Hirschfield, 2004), and close-circuit television (e.g., Welsh & Farrington, 2002).
What are the different types of crime prevention strategies?
This study should attempt to cover both published and unpublished economic analysis studies of a wide variety of prevention strategies, such as situational crime prevention, crime prevention through social development, crime prevention through environmental design, and both problem-oriented and community policing (Schneider, 2010).
What is economic appraisal in crime prevention?
Crucial to a nationwide, Canadian program of economic appraisal in crime prevention is the development of a common data collection and analytical framework on the assessment of costs (both of crime itself and prevention projects), outcomes, and benefits related to a wide variety of programs.
Why is crime prevention important?
The importance of the existence of such crime prevention programs cannot be understated, as crime prevention promotes public safety, advances social justice and contributes to sustainable development (United Nations Economic and Social Council, 2002).

Can economic analysis help prevent crime?