Publications [#266572] of Philip J. Cook

Journal Articles

1. COOK, PJ, REDUCING INJURY AND DEATH RATES IN ROBBERY, POLICY ANALYSIS, vol. 6 no. 1 (Winter, 1980), pp. 21-45, UNIV CALIF PRESS, ISSN 0098-2067 [Gateway.cgi]
   (last updated on 2024/04/16)

   Abstract:
   The author presents a variety of evidence that a large fraction of injuries and deaths in robbery are the result of the robber’s unprovoked decision to harm the victim. This finding supports a policy of sentencing enhancements for robbery injury. Sentencing enhancements for the use of a gun in robbery may reduce the robbery murder rate, but at the cost of an increased injury rate.