We present a theoretical model postulating that the relationship between crime and governance is "hump-shaped" rather than linearly decreasing. State failure, anarchy and a lack of infrastructure are not conducive for the establishment of any business. This includes illegal businesses, as...

"Je besser ein Land regiert wird, umso niedriger ist die Kriminalität dort." Diese weit verbreitete Ansicht wird hier am Beispiel der Piraterie hinterfragt. Wir zeigen, dass optimale Bedingungen für Piraterie in den Ländern bestehen, in denen Infrastruktur und Märkte ausreichend entwickelt...

We present a theoretical model postulating that the relationship between crime and governance is “hump-shaped”, rather than linearly decreasing, when criminals need access to markets. State collapse, violent conflict and a lack of infrastructure are not conducive for the establishment of any...

"Je besser ein Land regiert wird, umso niedriger ist die Kriminalität dort." Diese weit verbreitete Ansicht wird hier am Beispiel der Piraterie hinterfragt. Wir zeigen, dass optimale Bedingungen für Piraterie in den Ländern bestehen, in denen Infrastruktur und Märkte ausreichend entwickelt...

We present a theoretical model postulating that the relationship between crime and governance is "hump-shaped" rather than linearly decreasing. State failure, anarchy and a lack of infrastructure are not conducive for the establishment of any business. This includes illegal businesses, as...

This paper argues that contrary to conventional wisdom, Somali piracy is likely to increase if Somalia's domestic stability is improved, and that naval counter-piracy efforts had limited and unpredicted effects. To make this argument we analyze the underlying factors driving piracy off the coast...