Crime, Transitory Poverty, and Isolation: Evidence from Madagascar.

This article investigates the relationship between poverty and crime. Following a disputed presidential election, fuel supply to the highlands of Madagascar was severely curtailed in early 2002, resulting in a massive increase in poverty and transport costs. Using original survey data collected in J...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fafchamps, M, Minten, B
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006