Evolution and Predictors of the Homicide Rate in Turkish Provinces: Evidence from Panel Data
This study explores the evolution and predictors of the homicide rate in 81 Turkish provinces from 1997 to 2015. Using regression analysis, it is demonstrated that several socio-economic factors are significantly associated with the level of the homicide rate. Moreover, the effects of the socio-econ...
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Medienart: | Elektronisch Aufsatz |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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2019
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European journal on criminal policy and research
Jahr: 2019, Band: 25, Heft: 4, Seiten: 379-390 |
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Zusammenfassung: | This study explores the evolution and predictors of the homicide rate in 81 Turkish provinces from 1997 to 2015. Using regression analysis, it is demonstrated that several socio-economic factors are significantly associated with the level of the homicide rate. Moreover, the effects of the socio-economic factors change when the breakdown of the homicide rate with respect to two key demographic factors, age and gender, are also incorporated into the analysis. |
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ISSN: | 1572-9869 |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10610-018-9389-y |