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Does Female Unemployment Increase Crime? Evidence in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries

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  • Eric Ayang

    (University of Bamenda)

  • Christel Mela

    (University of Maroua)

  • Derrick Fossong

    (University of Bamenda)

Abstract

A large body of theorical and empirical research have revealed that there is a positive effect of unemployment on crime. But some studies have proven the contrary that, unemployment has a negative effect on crime. Furthermore, other literature has revealed a mixed effect between unemployment and crime. In this context, this paper seeks to examine the direct effect of female unemployment on crime in a sample of 40 Sub- Saharan African countries over the period 1990-2020. By using the scatter plot and Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS) methods, the study found a positive effect of female unemployment on crime. The econometric analysis suggests that a higher level of female unemployment increase crime.

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  • Eric Ayang & Christel Mela & Derrick Fossong, 2022. "Does Female Unemployment Increase Crime? Evidence in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries," EuroEconomica, Danubius University of Galati, issue 1(41), pages 125-133, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:dug:journl:y:2022:i:1:p:125-133
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