source: October 4th 2015, The Psychology of Guns, Joe Pierre, link for article
The economic principle I’m exploring is “People generally respond to incentives in predictable ways”
My research question to help me study the economic principle is “When do people find it necessary to purchase firearms?” This article helps me determine an answer because it shows why people feel the need to defend them selves, whether it is from a physical attack or a government policy.
First, The article demonstrates this his economic principle because it argues that guns are fun to use, no matter what side of the debate of gun control you are on. If you have ever fired a gun you will understand the appeal to it. If not, you seem to get the same feel you would as doing your favorite hobby.
Second, The article demonstrates this his economic principle because it argues that guns are in the history of the US since the beginning, and will most likely not go away. They are in the constitution, it will be almost impossible for the United States to out right ban guns from people. So, we should be properly educating people on what they are.
Third, The article demonstrates this his economic principle because it argues that people buy guns to make themselves and others feel safe even though that can actually have the reverse effect. Owning a gun may make you feel tough or powerful, but some times the gun on your hip can be used against you. Or possible you accidentally injure yourself with it.
In my next blog post I will discuss "how do you get a gun in Illinois?"
It is interesting to see what the top three reasons are that people buy guns for, and the reasoning behind it. I think it would be good to research what people mostly do with their guns and how they keep them.
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