Inequality and violent crime: evidence from data on robbery and violent theft

This article argues that the link between income inequality and violent property crime might be spurious, complementing a similar argument in prior analysis by the author on the determinants of homicide. In contrast, Fajnzylber, Lederman & Loayza (1998; 2002a, b) provide seemingly strong and rob...

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Main Author: Neumayer, Eric 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2004
In: Journal of peace research
Year: 2004
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