Journal Article

The mystery of crime


Abstract: Will the recession cause a surge in crime? Economic theory suggests it might, but empirical evidence for the widely held notion is far from conclusive.

Keywords: Federal Reserve District, 9th; Recessions; Crime;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Part of Series: Fedgazette

Publication Date: 2009

Volume: 21

Issue: Mar

Pages: 1-5