Does immigration increase crime?: migration policy and the creation of the criminal immigrant

Do migrants lead to an increase of crime rates in their host societies? This highly contentious issue has become a mainstay in the political debate and a lightning rod for the galvanization of populist movements, despite often lacking any empirical support. In this game-changing book, the authors ex...

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Main Author: Fasani, Francesco (Author)
Contributors: Mastrobuoni, Giovanni ; Owens, Emily ; Pinotti, Paolo 1978-
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge New York Port Melbourne New Delhi Singapore Cambridge University Press 2019
In:Year: 2019
Online Access: Table of Contents
Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
UB: KB 9 E 3012
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Keywords:
Alien criminals
Crime
Emigration and immigration law
Emigration and immigration > Social aspects
Illegal aliens
Einwanderung > Migrationspolitik > Kriminalität
Europäische Union > Migrationspolitik > Einwanderer > Soziale Situation > Kriminalität
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Summary:Do migrants lead to an increase of crime rates in their host societies? This highly contentious issue has become a mainstay in the political debate and a lightning rod for the galvanization of populist movements, despite often lacking any empirical support. In this game-changing book, the authors examine what the existing data actually says, and provide their own novel evidence on the immigration-crime connection. Taking the unusual approach of analysing the subject from an economic perspective, the authors build on the pioneering work of Nobel Prize winner Gary Becker to construct their innovative arguments. By considering evidence from different countries, with a focus on establishing causal relationships, the authors are able to analyse not only if migrants do cause crime but also whether migration policies can play a role in shaping incentives for migrants to engage in crime. This book will appeal to students and academics across the social sciences, as well as citizens interested in this topical issue.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 188-197. - Index: Seite 198-204
Physical Description:xiii, 204 Seiten, Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:9781108494557
9781108731775