Publications [#47431] of Philip J. Cook

Journal Articles

1. "Reducing Injury and Death Rates in Robbery," PJ Cook, Policy Analysis 6.1 (Winter, 1980): 21-45.
   (last updated on 2006/11/17)

   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.