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Crime, deterrence and unemployment in Greece: A panel data approach

Saridakis, G., Spengler, H. (2012) Crime, deterrence and unemployment in Greece: A panel data approach. Social Science Journal, 49 (2). pp. 167-174. ISSN 0362-3319. (doi:10.1016/j.soscij.2011.08.005) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:65956)

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Abstract

This study empirically examines the relationship among crime, deterrence and unemployment in Greece. A regional dataset over the period 1991-1998 was collected and analysed. Our econometric methodology follows the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator applied to dynamic models of panel data. The results show that property crimes are significantly deterred by higher clear-up rates and that unemployment increases crime. For violent crimes, however, the effect of the clear-up rate and unemployment are found to be generally insignificant. Finally, our results may provide support to policy makers in forecasting criminal activity in the current economic downturn under a wave of harsh austerity measures, budget cuts and increased unemployment. © 2011 Western Social Science Association.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/j.soscij.2011.08.005
Uncontrolled keywords: Crime, Deterrence, GMM, Panel data, Unemployment
Subjects: H Social Sciences
H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship and International Business
Depositing User: George Saridakis
Date Deposited: 12 Feb 2018 11:26 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:25 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/65956 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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