Can More Police Resources Reduce Crime?

Stephen Machin and Olivier Marie

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Abstract: New research by Stephen Machin and Olivier Marie finds that the Street Crime Initiative, introduced in 2002, has been highly effective in reducing the number of robberies. Increased police resources can have a big impact on crime rates.

Date: 2005-12
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