currently discussed factors of crime like demographic changes, youth-unemployment and income inequality. We use a panel of the … deterrence hypothesis for crime against property. Only weak support can be observed for crime against the person. Economic and …

We examine the short- and medium-term effects of announcements of changes in anti-crime policies in the distant future … changes in delinquency. However, announcements of tighter anti-crime policies may even increase delinquent activities, at … credible communication strategy may generate an impact on crime politics. Finally, increasing the variance of policy …