| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9549459 | Economics Letters | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We develop a model of crime and self-defense that provides a rationale both for the right to bear arms and for regulating this right. It also suggests that a severe punishment for gun crime might best guarantee both the security and freedom of potential victims.
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Authors
Hugo M. Mialon, Thomas Wiseman,