2017
DOI: 10.1007/s10940-017-9355-8
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Does Eligibility for Tertiary Education Affect Crime Rates? Quasi-Experimental Evidence

Abstract: Objectives This paper estimates the effect of tertiary education eligibility on crime in Sweden. The hypothesis tested is that continuing to higher education decreases crime rates since it allows young people to escape inactivity and idleness, which are known to trigger crime. However, to qualify for tertiary education, individuals have to meet the eligibility requirements in upper-secondary school. Tertiary education eligibility may therefore affect crime rates.Methods This paper uses a panel data set of 287 … Show more

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“…Notably, the tertiary enrollment ratio (educational strength) is negatively related to all the three types of crime we address, namely, homicide, violent crime, and property crime. It is in parallel with previous findings that investments in tertiary education are associated with a substantial crime drop (Gonzalez, 2015; Nordin, 2018). The educational system can prevent or reduce crime by effectively monitoring the behavior of adolescents and young adults and by facilitating a strong commitment to their education and aspirations among students (LaFree, 1998).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…Notably, the tertiary enrollment ratio (educational strength) is negatively related to all the three types of crime we address, namely, homicide, violent crime, and property crime. It is in parallel with previous findings that investments in tertiary education are associated with a substantial crime drop (Gonzalez, 2015; Nordin, 2018). The educational system can prevent or reduce crime by effectively monitoring the behavior of adolescents and young adults and by facilitating a strong commitment to their education and aspirations among students (LaFree, 1998).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…The statistical data translate what this newfound hope means. The study shows that property crime rates were steadily decreasing from 2000 to 2010 by 30 percent (Nordin, 2018). The national standardized test showed no increase in knowledge during this time frame (Nordin, 2018).…”
Section: Effects Of Educationmentioning
confidence: 84%
“…The study shows that property crime rates were steadily decreasing from 2000 to 2010 by 30 percent (Nordin, 2018). The national standardized test showed no increase in knowledge during this time frame (Nordin, 2018). The study concludes that when people have the opportunity to attend post-secondary education and escape unemployment or inactivity, the inclination to commit crime decreases (Nordin, 2018).…”
Section: Effects Of Educationmentioning
confidence: 91%
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