Determinants of extortion compliance

Empirical evidence from a victimization survey

Bibliographic Data

ID8403494
AuthorsPatricio R Estévez-Soto (0000-0001-7513-6904, University College London, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume61
Issue5
Pages1187-1205
Publication date2021-09-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe British Journal of Criminology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0007-0955 • E-ISSN: 1464-3529
PublisherOxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1093/bjc/azab007
OpenAlexW3133675113
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited37

This article focuses on the situational-, victim- and area-level determinants of extortion compliance. Extortion, a quintessential organized crime, is one of the most common crimes in Mexico. However, compliance with extortion demands is relatively rare. Previous research suggests that compliance with extortion depends on the perceived risk of punishment for non-compliance. However, most research has been theoretical or experimental. The article offers empirical evidence of patterns of extortion compliance based on data from a large commercial victimization survey conducted in Mexico. Findings suggest that situational factors (extortion type, the presence of weapons and number of offenders) are the main determinants of extortion compliance. Victim- and area-level variables have comparatively smaller effects. Implications for research and practice are discussed

Business · Compliance (psychology) · Criminology · Empirical evidence · Empirical research · Extortion · Political science · Punishment (psychology) · Situational ethics · Statistics · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance · Law · Mathematics · Psychology · Social Psychology · Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses

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