Is capital punishment an effective way to curb crime and murder?

Point of view: Third person perspective Is capital punishment an effective way to curb crime and murder? Some aspects to consider for your essay: is it morally acceptable? Is it cost-effective? Or, do either of those two things matter? Essentially, you will be arguing your opinion, but you must do so in third person and with accurate sources and evidence to support your argument. Readings to include or consider: Just Mercy, Reflections on Capital Punishment, An Economic Analysis of the Death Penalty, Capital Punishment in America, and Beyond.