Do governments lead or lag in fighting crime?
Author(s)
Narayan, Paresh
Smyth, Russell
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2006
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We examine the Granger causal relationship between police strength and a variety of different types of crime for South Australia. We find that with the exception of assault and homicide in the long run, the crime rate and police strength are neutral.We examine the Granger causal relationship between police strength and a variety of different types of crime for South Australia. We find that with the exception of assault and homicide in the long run, the crime rate and police strength are neutral.
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Journal Title
Applied Economics Letters
Volume
13
Issue
1
Subject
Public Health and Health Services
Applied Economics
Banking, Finance and Investment