Citation

Chabot C, Ouimet M. Sociol. Crime Law Deviance 2018; 23: 223-240.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Emerald Group Publishing)

DOI

10.1108/S1521-613620180000023013

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

FINDINGS - Results show that the two main determinants of the homicide rate are economic inequality (Gini) and the quality of the formal social control mechanisms. However, this second dimension is dependent on the wealth of the nation (gross domestic product) and the prevalence of poverty.

Language: en