Understanding Ransom Kidnappings and Their Duration

TitleUnderstanding Ransom Kidnappings and Their Duration
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsDetotto, C, McCannon, B, Vannini, M
JournalThe B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy
Volume14
Issue3
Pagination849-872
Abstract

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.

URLhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/j/bejeap.2014.14.issue-3/bejeap-2013-0079/bejeap-2013-0079.xml?rskey=FmQkPm&result=1
DOI10.1515/bejeap-2013-0079
Keywordscrime, kidnapping, ransom, sardinia, survival analysis