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Title: The effect of school starting age policy on crime: Evidence from U.S. microdata

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2016

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Abstract: Does school starting age policy have an impact on the propensity of individuals to commit crime as adults? Using microdata from the U.S. Census, we find that a higher school starting age cutoff leads to lower rates of incarceration among both those directly affected by the laws and those only indirectly affected. However, the reduction in incarceration among those directly affected is smaller in magnitude, implying that the delay itself was harmful with respect to crime outcomes. These findings provide further support for early childhood interventions influencing future criminal activity.

Url: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272775715000187#

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Authors: McAdams, John M

Periodical (Full): Economics of Education Review

Issue: 1

Volume: 54

Pages: 227-241

Data Collections: IPUMS USA

Topics: Crime and Deviance

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