Does Immigration Increase Crime? (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781108494557)

Do migrants lead to an increase of crime rates in their host societies? This highly contentious issue has become a mainstay in the political debate and a lightning rod for the galvanization of populist movements, despite often lacking any empirical support. In this game-changing book, the authors examine what the existing data actually says, and provide their own novel evidence on the immigration-crime connection. Taking the unusual approach of analysing the subject from an economic perspective, the authors build on the pioneering work of Nobel Prize winner Gary Becker to construct their innovative arguments. By considering evidence from different countries, with a focus on establishing causal relationships, the authors are able to analyse not only if migrants do cause crime but also whether migration policies can play a role in shaping incentives for migrants to engage in crime. This book will appeal to students and academics across the social sciences, as well as citizens interested in this topical issue.

Author: Francesco Fasani, Giovanni Mastrobuoni, Emily G. Owens
ISBN-10: 1108494552
ISBN-13: 9781108494557
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/24/2019
Pages: 218
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.50w x 0.56d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2020