کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
883891 912358 2012 10 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
How do individuals deal with victimization and victimization risk? Longitudinal evidence from Mexico
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم انسانی و اجتماعی اقتصاد، اقتصادسنجی و امور مالی اقتصاد و اقتصادسنجی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
How do individuals deal with victimization and victimization risk? Longitudinal evidence from Mexico
چکیده انگلیسی

This paper uses variation in victimization probabilities and past victimization between individuals living in the same community to shed new light on the costs of crime. I use panel data from the Mexican Family Life Survey for 2002 and 2005 and look at the impact of within-community differences in victimization risk on changes in (avoidance) behavior and time-allocation. My results from fixed effects and instrumental variable estimations point towards a number of behavioral changes, including individuals arming themselves, with marked gender differences in the reactions of individuals. Crime victims also suffer from sleep deprivation indicating welfare losses.


► I look at the consequences of within-community differences in subjective victimization risk and past victimization in Mexico.
► Both actual victimization and beliefs about victimization have adverse consequences.
► Higher victimization risk lead to changes in behavior, including individuals arming themselves.
► Higher victimization risks lead to sleep deprivation and individuals taking measures to protect their homes.
► Women are more likely to take more defensive measures, whereas men act more offensive.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization - Volume 84, Issue 1, September 2012, Pages 335–344
نویسندگان
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