Crime and Circumstance: The Effects of Infant Health Shocks on Fathers’ Criminal Activity

Few studies in the economics literature have linked individuals’ criminal behavior to changes in their personal circumstances. Life shocks, such as natural or personal disasters, could reduce or sever a person’s connections to his/her family, job, or community. With fewer connections, crime may beco...

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Beteiligte: Ofira Schwartz-Soicher ; Nancy E. Reichman ; Kelly Noonan
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