DP13823 Crime and Networks: 10 Policy Lessons
Author(s): | Matthew Lindquist, Yves Zenou |
Publication Date: | June 2019 |
Date Revised: | September 2019 |
Keyword(s): | Co-offending, crime, Criminal networks, key player, peer effects, Social Networks |
JEL(s): | A14, K42, Z13 |
Programme Areas: | Public Economics |
Link to this Page: | cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=13823 |
In this article, we argue that social network analysis can be used in a meaningful way to help us understand more about the root causes of delinquent behavior and crime and also to provide practical guidance for the design of crime prevention policies.