In most Contractions of the Business Cycle, crime increases as desperate people reach the end of their ropes. We detailed this stressed out behavior in The Great Recession Conspiracy. I am happy to say that has not happened this time. From 2008 o 2009, violent crime is down 5.5% nationally and 7% in big cities.
So whatever the reason, there is some really good news in this otherwise bleak economic landscape. I'll take anything I can get.
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