The dramatic rise in the U.S. home ownership rate from 64% in 1996 to almost 70% in 2005 has prompted increased attention to the relation between home ownership and demographic characteristics of households. The recent rise and sharp decline of subprime lending will likely spur further interest...

pt. 1. Fundamental economics of crime and enforcement -- pt. 2. Applying economic theory to crime -- pt. 3. Use of statistical analysis in research on crime -- pt. 4. Economics of specific enforcement issues.

Introduction. Part I Fundamental Economics of Crime and Enforcement 1. The Economic Rationale for the Criminal Law 2. Benefit/Cost Analysis of the Enforcement Decision 3. Measuring the Amount and Cost of Crime Part II Applying Economic Theory to Crime 4. The Market for "Victimless" Crime 5. The...