Killias, M., D. Scheidegger, P. Nordenson
Date:
2009
Study Location:
Zurich
Manuscript Type:
Journal
Full Citation:
Killias, M., D. Scheidegger, P. Nordenson (2009). The Effects of Increasing the Certainty of Punishment: A Field Experiment on Public Transportation
Results:
The programme led to a dramatic reduction in fare-dodging on trains operating during the evening and, as an unexpected outcome, during day-time hours.The results suggest that certainty of punishment works as a deterrent in a non-linear way, and that benefits from increased certainty can be maximized if checks are concentrated on critical hours and areas.
File:
218-killias_et_al.pdf
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Study Number:
218.00