Working Paper: CEPR ID: DP13823
Authors: Matthew Lindquist; Yves Zenou
Abstract: 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.
Keywords: Cooffending; Crime; Criminal Networks; Social Networks; Peer Effects; Key Player
JEL Codes: A14; K42; Z13
Edges that are evidenced by causal inference methods are in orange, and the rest are in light blue.
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| social networks (Z13) | delinquent behavior (K42) |
| peer effects (C92) | delinquent behavior (K42) |
| network centrality (D85) | delinquent behavior (K42) |
| cooffending (K42) | crime (K42) |
| network centrality (D85) | overall crime levels (K42) |
| social interactions (Z13) | delinquent behavior (K42) |