Which areas of research (in the 1970s) were the first to start showing deterrence-like correlations between punishments and crime rates?

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In the 1970s, research areas such as capital punishment, imprisonment, and sentencing policies began to show deterrence-like correlations between the severity of punishments and the rates of crime, indicating that harsher penalties could potentially deter criminal behavior.

Which Areas of Research (In the 1970s) Were the First