The Nexus between Crime Rates, Poverty, and Income Inequality: A Case Study of Indonesia

This study examines whether income inequality and poverty are determinants of crime rates across 34 provinces in Indonesia. Three indicators of income inequality and four poverty measures are tested to examine whether the dimension and degree of unequal welfare distribution are linked to crime occur...

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Main Authors: Lilik Sugiharti, Rudi Purwono, Miguel Angel Esquivias, Hilda Rohmawati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Economies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7099/11/2/62