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Do earthquakes increase or decrease crime?

Published in World Development • Jul 5, 2024
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Authors:
Adan Silverio‐Murillo
,
José Roberto Balmori de la Miyar
,
Fernanda Sobrino

Abstract

Theories on the relationship between earthquakes and crime present mixed predictions. On the one hand, earthquakes improve individual cooperation, social trust, and crime reduction. On the other hand, earthquakes impact state capacity and enhance the prevalence of motivated offenders such as street ...

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