This paper studies the effects of introducing legal street prostitution zones on both registered and perceived crime … different regulation systems. We provide evidence that the opening of these zones was not in response to changes in crime. Our …-related crime and long-term effects on sexual assaults. Perceived drug nuisance increases upon opening but then decreases below pre …

We examine the impact of legalized casino gambling, including Indian casinos, on crime. Using county-level data between … 1994 and 2009, the impact that casino legalization had on crime is examined. Our results show an increase in crime … associated with casinos in some circumstances, but not others. Crime impact results are quite sensitive to data, sample periods …