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Can Abortions Reduce Crime Rates?
1:03:26 - 1:07:24 (03:58)
The controversial theory that abortions reduce crime rates, known as the "Donohue-Levitt Hypothesis," is analyzed and debunked based on noisy crime and abortion data and questionable statistical methodology.
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Social and environmental factors such as air conditioning, medication for mental health, and better medical procedures may have contributed to the decline in crime rates over the past few decades.
1:03:26 - 1:04:21 (00:55)
Summary
Social and environmental factors such as air conditioning, medication for mental health, and better medical procedures may have contributed to the decline in crime rates over the past few decades. Other influences include decreased teen pregnancy rates, a decline in drug and alcohol use, and increased use of technology.
ChapterCan Abortions Reduce Crime Rates?
EpisodeFreakonomics
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The theory that legalized abortion reduces crime rates has been widely debated and studied, but little evidence supports its validity, as there are many variables impacting crime rates and the data used to support the theory is limited.
1:04:21 - 1:07:24 (03:02)
Summary
The theory that legalized abortion reduces crime rates has been widely debated and studied, but little evidence supports its validity, as there are many variables impacting crime rates and the data used to support the theory is limited.