Abstract

The aim of this study is analyze the determinants of crime in Brazilian states in the period from 2011 to 2018. The research innovates when addressing the theme from the estimation of spatial data panels, given that previous research uses data in cross sections in a way regionalized. The results obtained point to the existence of a spatial autocorrelation in crime and that the GDP per capita, the percentage of young men and the spatial gap of crimes have a direct relationship with crime, while spending on public security and IFDM education, although not significant, had a negative impact.

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