Corman, Hope; Noonan, Kelly; Reichman, Nancy E.; … - Center for Research on Child Wellbeing, Woodrow Wilson … - 2006
Few studies in the economics literature have linked individuals’ criminal behavior to changes in their personal circumstances. Life shocks, such as natural or personal disasters, could reduce or sever a person’s connections to his/her family, job, or community. With fewer connections, crime...
