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Guns, Crime, and Safety: Introduction

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  • Lott, John R, Jr, 2001. "Guns, Crime, and Safety: Introduction," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 44(2), pages 605-614, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jlawec:v:44:y:2001:i:2:p:605-14
    DOI: 10.1086/341243
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