The relationship between economic hardship and crime: The case of Israel and the Palestinians

Article Abstract:

The association between economic adversity and crime is explored based on a study of the loss of employment among the Palestinian labor force in Israel and the resultant increase in crime rate over the past few decades. The particular case of motor vehicle theft is found to originate from economic suffering among Palestinians, and the implications of the discovery are examined.

Economic aspects, Economic conditions, Labor market, Israel-Arab conflicts, Arab-Israeli conflicts, Labour market

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Labor market conditions and violent crime among youth and adults

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The role of the labor market conditions, joblessness and low wage-jobs leading variety of effects on violent arrests for teenagers, young adults are investigated. The results show limited effects on violent arrest rates for teens, whereas levels of joblessness influence old adult rates, but the younger adults are affected by both the quantity and quality of work.

United States, Unemployment, Violent crimes, Youth violence

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Low-quality employment concentration and crime: An examination of metropolitan labor markets

Article Abstract:

An investigation connects the disparities in employment quality on a cumulative level to crime rates in metropolitan regions. The prevalence of fewer quality jobs for less-educated workers in the metropolis are reported to generate higher rates of brutal and property crimes.

Employment, Administration of General Economic Programs, Jobs & Employment, Crime, Brutality

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