This research will consider three phases of an individual’s life when future crime can be prevented. First, at birth through the effect of parental influence. Second, as a teenager because of psychological misconceptions. Third, by putting the right prisoner in the right prison. Main research question: which is most efficient?

In this project we study the impact of four characteristics of educational systems on four central functions of education. The four characteristics are: differentiation, standardization, vocational orientation, and track mobility. The four functions are to improve equality of opportunity, to enhance efficient sorting and learning, to prepare for labour market allocation, and to socialize into active participation in society (civic engagement). By systematically relating these aspects, we gain knowledge on how educational institutions affect a broad range of targets, which informs science and policy about potential trade-offs in educational policy. Empirically we make use of a wide range of datasets and techniques, and compare countries and school organizations regarding the institutional variation and its consequences for the four core functions of education