ECON1240 (Economics of Crime) course reviews and ratings at Northeastern (NEU). Average rating 4.9/5. Compare professors with RateMyProfessor reviews.
Offers an overview of core issues specific to the economics of crime. Examines the social costs of crime, the determinants of criminal behavior, and the design of enforcement policies. Topics may include incarceration, policing, the deterrent effect of punishment, gun policy, cybercrime, drug policy, and racial bias within the criminal justice system. May consider social factors relating to education, poverty, family structure, and the environment.
Data updated October 2026.