How immigration, level of unemployment, and income inequality affect crime in Europe

Research examining the immigration and crime connection has proliferated, stimulating a vigorous debate among academics and politicians alike. Researchers are examining this relationship at both individual and aggregate levels. However, studies continue to provide often contradictory results. Using...

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Main Author: Coccia, Mario (Author)
Contributors: Cohn, Ellen G. ; Kakar, Suman
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Crime, law and social change
Year: 2024, Volume: 82, Issue: 2, Pages: 363-385
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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