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Article dans une revue The B.E. journal of economic analysis & policy Année : 2014

Understanding Ransom Kidnappings and Their Duration

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What factors drive the length of a kidnapping experience? A theoretical model is developed to conduct comparative statics. A unique data set covering all kidnappings for ransom in Sardinia between 1960 and 2010 is analyzed. Factors related to the ability to pay and cost of abduction matter. Policies aimed at deterring kidnapping have mixed effects on its duration.
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hal-01972855, version 1 (08-01-2019)

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Claudio Detotto, Bryan Mccannon, Marco Vannini. Understanding Ransom Kidnappings and Their Duration. The B.E. journal of economic analysis & policy, 2014, 14 (3), ⟨10.1515/bejeap-2013-0079⟩. ⟨hal-01972855⟩
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