I can think of a ton of times where increasing welfare does not impact crime statistics and increasing cop spending does and vice versa.
The point is not just to increase it, but to make it enough for people to not resort to commit crimes.
But I’m curious about this take. Scientific literature vastly supports the idea of welfare as a societal stabilizer. What it does not support as much is increased enforcement as a way to curb crime in developed and democratic countries. Which concrete examples can you show to support your point?
The point is not just to increase it, but to make it enough for people to not resort to commit crimes.
But I’m curious about this take. Scientific literature vastly supports the idea of welfare as a societal stabilizer. What it does not support as much is increased enforcement as a way to curb crime in developed and democratic countries. Which concrete examples can you show to support your point?