The Law and Economics of Stop-and-Frisk

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David Abrams

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School; University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School

Date Written: 2014

Abstract

The relevant economic and legal research relating to police use of stop-and-frisk has largely been distinct. There is much to be gained by taking an interdisciplinary approach. This Essay emphasizes some of the challenges faced by those seeking to evaluate the efficacy and legality of stop-and-frisk, and suggests some ways forward and areas of exploration for future research.

Keywords: Law and economics, constitutional law, enforcement, search and seizure, Fourth Amendment, equal protection, racial discrimination, Terry v. Ohio, Floyd v. City of New York, Bailey v. Philadelphia, statistical models and analysis, hit-rates, difference-in-difference, public safety

JEL Classification: H43, K14, K42

Suggested Citation

Abrams, David S., The Law and Economics of Stop-and-Frisk (2014). Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, Vol. 46, Pg. 369, 2014, U of Penn, Inst for Law & Econ Research Paper No. 15-12, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2669515 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2669515

David S. Abrams (Contact Author)

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University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School ( email )

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