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COPS and crime

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  • Owens, Emily G.

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  • Evans, William N. & Owens, Emily G., 2007. "COPS and crime," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 91(1-2), pages 181-201, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:91:y:2007:i:1-2:p:181-201
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