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Essays On The Economics Of Religion, Charitable Giving, And Youth Crime, Brian J. Osoba
Essays On The Economics Of Religion, Charitable Giving, And Youth Crime, Brian J. Osoba
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This dissertation includes essays on the application of economics to areas previously thought to be the domain of sociology, psychology, and political science. Chapter 1 introduces the paths that economics has blazed into the areas of religion, charitable giving, crime, and government formation. The second chapter examines the functions that risk and time preference play in the strength of an individual's religious belief. The results illustrate that individuals treat religion like other goods exhibiting uncertainty and a delayed expected future payoff. Chapter 3 investigates the role of prestige and warm glow in the market for charitable giving. The results indicate …