Inequality and Crime Rates in China

Tsun Se Cheong and Yanrui Wu

No 13-11, Economics Discussion / Working Papers from The University of Western Australia, Department of Economics

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of intra-provincial regional inequality on crime rates in China. The results show that intra-provincial regional inequality is positively correlated with the crime rate in the regions. However, education is found to be negatively correlated with the crime rate. In addition, it is also observed in this study that regional crime rates are positively linked with the level of inflation, unemployment rate, and inequalities in consumption and employment between the rural and urban sectors.

Pages: 42 pages
Date: 2013
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