When in Rome... On Local Norms and Sentencing Decisions
Roberto Galbiati
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Emeric Henry
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Résumé
Abstract We study spatial variation in criminal sentencing. We show the existence of local sentencing practices varying widely even across geographically proximate areas. Using compulsory rotation of judges in North Carolina, we find that judges arriving in a new court gradually converge toward local sentencing practices. We provide evidence that convergence in sentencing corresponds to a process of learning about local practices, which is accelerated by the presence of senior judges in the district, and that these sentencing practices are correlated with local norms of behavior. Finally, we discuss the theoretical implications of these results for the optimal design of judicial systems.
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When in Rome... On Local Norms and Sentencing Decisions
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Résumé |
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Abstract We study spatial variation in criminal sentencing. We show the existence of local sentencing practices varying widely even across geographically proximate areas. Using compulsory rotation of judges in North Carolina, we find that judges arriving in a new court gradually converge toward local sentencing practices. We provide evidence that convergence in sentencing corresponds to a process of learning about local practices, which is accelerated by the presence of senior judges in the district, and that these sentencing practices are correlated with local norms of behavior. Finally, we discuss the theoretical implications of these results for the optimal design of judicial systems.
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Auteur(s) |
David Abrams
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, Roberto Galbiati
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, Emeric Henry
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, Arnaud Philippe
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University of Pennsylvania
( 115889 )
- 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 | 215-898-5000
- États-Unis
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ECON -
Département d'économie (Sciences Po)
( 226874 )
- 28 rue des Saints-Pères - 75007 Paris
- France
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Sciences Po -
Sciences Po
( 301587 )
- 27, rue Saint-Guillaume - 75337 Paris cedex 07
- France
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University of Bristol [Bristol]
( 220393 )
- Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol BS8 1TH
- Royaume-Uni
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Licence |
Paternité - Pas d'utilisation commerciale - Pas de modification
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Date de publication |
2022-04
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Date de publication électronique |
2021-09-09
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Langue du document |
Anglais
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Nom de la revue |
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Vulgarisation |
Non
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Comité de lecture |
Oui
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Audience |
Internationale
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Volume |
20
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Numéro |
2
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Page/Identifiant |
700-738
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Voir aussi |
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Mots-clés |
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Sentencing norms, Adaptation
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DOI | 10.1093/jeea/jvab038 |
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