17-33.<P> Public action to prevent crime is often driven by concerns about public safety. But what generatesthose … concerns ? ]s it crime, or something else ? Using survey data for Brazil, we find that thedesire for greater public safety has …

authorities across regions upon arrival, we find that immigration significantly increases crime. The crime impact of immigration … substantially stronger effects in regions with high preexisting crime levels or large shares of foreigners. …

In the last three decades Argentina tripled its crime rate boosting safety at the top of mayor concerns of Argentineans … which leaves open the question about the behavior of incumbent governors of the 23 provinces about anti-crime measures in … the proximity of elections. How do incumbent governors react to escalating crime as elections come closer? This paper …