CEC215 | Economics of Crime

Course Information

  • 2025-26
  • CEC215
  • 5-Year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), 3-Year LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., Master's Programme in Public Policy
  • III, IV, V
  • Jul 2025
  • Elective Course

It is a standalone course drawing from core concepts taught in law schools.

  • Understand major crime-related topics
  • Analyze crime-related issues using core economic concepts and empirical methods.

Choice of materials: primary or secondary readings / case law;

It builds on core economic concepts, empirical applications, behavioral components, etc.

Lectures and discussion of research papers

Faculty

Dr. Mousumi Bhattacharjee

Visiting Faculty