Executions, imprisonment and crime in Trinidad and Tobago

David F. Greenberg; Biko Agozino

doi:10.1093/bjc/azr072

Executions, imprisonment and crime in Trinidad and Tobago

David F. Greenberg, Biko Agozino

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Abstract

The effect of death sentences, executions and imprisonment on crime rates in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is assessed using annual time series data from 1955 to 2005. Policy implications of the research findings are drawn, and speculations are offered as to the reasons for the recent large increase in homicide rates.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	113-140
Number of pages	28
Journal	British Journal of Criminology
Volume	52
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azr072
State	Published - Jan 2012

Keywords

Capital punishment
Death penalty
Deterrence
Homicide
Imprisonment
Trinidad and Tobago

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Social Psychology
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
Law

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