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Assessing The Impacts Of Labor Market And Deterrence Variables On Crime Rates In Mexico

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  • THOMAS M. FULLERTON JR.
  • NATHAN J. ASHBY

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  • Yu Liu & Thomas M. Fullerton Jr. & Nathan J. Ashby, 2013. "Assessing The Impacts Of Labor Market And Deterrence Variables On Crime Rates In Mexico," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 31(4), pages 669-690, October.
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