J: An Introduction to Economics of CrimeLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After the course, the student can apply the rules of economical approach and evaluate the need for criminalizations from an economical point of view, the factors effecting to the quantity of criminality and the cost-efficiency of criminal politics. This course unit develops the following generic traits: - digitalization - ethics - internationality - critical thinking - identification and development of expertise

Content

The course introduces the need of criminalization, the economical analysis of a criminal’s behaviour and criminal politics.

Materials

Määttä – Pihlajamäki 2003: Rikoksen hinta. Taloustieteellinen näkökulma rikosoikeushistoriaan.   Cooter - Ulen 2011: Law and Economics, 6th edition, luvut 12-13 (tai uudemmasta painoksesta vastaavat luvut). Hellman – Alper 2000: Economics of Crime. Theory and Practice. Fifth Edition (tai uudempi).

Further information

Teachers: Mia Kilpeläinen Course is offered only in Finnish.

Execution methods

Opintojaksolla on käytössä Digicampus-alusta (https://digicampus.fi/course/view.php?id=367). Kurssiavain Digicampus-alustalle on 5311409. Opintojaksolle ei tarvitse ilmoittautua erikseen Pepissä. Verkkotentti tehdään Digicampuksessa.

Accomplishment methods

Students will be working independently on this course by using the Digicampus platform, where online lectures and assignments and other supplementary materials on the central themes of the course will be available. Independent familiarization on the study materials and examining the study materials on the Digicampus platform. Evaluation criteria: Exam 0-5