Crime and Networks: 10 Policy Lessons

Yves Zenou and Matthew Lindquist

No 13823, CEPR Discussion Papers from Centre for Economic Policy Research

Abstract: In this article, we argue that social network analysis can be used in a meaningful way to help us understand more about the root causes of delinquent behavior and crime and also to provide practical guidance for the design of crime prevention policies.

Keywords: Co-offending; Crime; Criminal networks; Social Networks; Peer effects; Key player (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A14 K42 Z13 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019-06
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