State-building on the margin: An urban experiment in Medellín The success of an intervention to increase state presence in gang-controlled neighbourhoods depended on the initial level of gang vs state governance Institutions & Political Economy Christopher Blattman Gustavo Duncan Benjamin Lessing Santiago Tobón Published 27.07.22
The effects of crime on the labour market: Evidence from Mexico Rising violence in Mexico City led workers, especially women, to reduce hours and leave the labour force Labour Markets Andrea Velásquez Published 14.07.21
The effects of gun control on crime: Evidence from Brazil The 2003 introduction of stricter gun controls led to a significant reduction in gun-related homicides and other crimes Institutions & Political Economy Rodrigo Schneider Published 19.05.21
How organised crime can affect economic development: Evidence from El Salvador For individuals living in El Salvador’s gang territories, restrictions on freedom of movement significantly limit one’s labour market options Migration & Urbanisation Nikita Melnikov Carlos Schmidt-Padilla Maria Micaela Sviatschi Published 30.10.20
Globalisation and the rise of Narcos: Understanding violent crime in urban Mexico Manufacturing job loss, induced by competition with China, increased cocaine trafficking, thereby increasing violent crime in urban areas in Mexico Labour Markets Melissa Dell Ben Feigenberg Kensuke Teshima Published 27.05.19
Criminal politicians and informed voting in India In India, 9% of legislators face criminal charges. Could voter information and coordination improve the country’s political representation? Institutions & Political Economy Yusuf Neggers Published 20.05.19
Violent crime reductions boost businesses growth Sharp reductions in violent crime in Colombia led to substantial increments in firm production, firm creation, and higher real income for local workers Firms Sandra Rozo Published 12.10.18
On financial frictions and the rule of law in development Weak rule of law institutions distort establishments’ decisions and magnify financial frictions, contributing to substantial productivity losses Institutions & Political Economy Ashantha Ranasinghe Diego Restuccia Published 05.10.18
China’s One Child Policy and crime China’s One Child Policy has profoundly affected demographic trends, the labour market, and savings behaviour in China. Is it also increasing crime? Institutions & Political Economy Lisa Cameron Xin Meng Dandan Zhang Published 20.08.18
