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Using the synthetic control method to determine the effects of firearm seizure laws on state-level murder rates

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The purpose of the present study is to determine the effects of firearm seizure laws on state-level murder rates. Using data for the period 1990–2017 and a synthetic control method, results of the present study suggest that firearm seizure laws resulted in a decline in murder and gun-related murder rates in Connecticut but an increase in gun-related murder rates in Indiana. The present study is significant because it is the first study that uses the synthetic control method to determine the effects of firearm seizure laws on murder rates.

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  • Mark Gius, 2020. "Using the synthetic control method to determine the effects of firearm seizure laws on state-level murder rates," Applied Economics Letters, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(21), pages 1754-1758, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:apeclt:v:27:y:2020:i:21:p:1754-1758
    DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2020.1720903
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    1. Souza, Danilo & Maciel, Mateus, 2024. "The role of public security reforms on violent crime dynamics," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 241(C).
    2. Mark Gius, 2024. "Relationship Between Red Flag Laws and Mass Shootings," Atlantic Economic Journal, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 52(1), pages 31-38, March.
    3. Barros, Fernando & Delalibera, Bruno R. & Neto, Valdemar Pinho & Rodrigues, Victor, 2022. "Bonus for firearms seizures and police performance," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 217(C).

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