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How To Stop Gun Violence Before It Starts, with Jens Ludwig

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Understanding Gun Violence Through Behavioral Economics

This chapter examines the disparities in gun violence rates between similar neighborhoods, emphasizing that social conditions alone can't explain the differences. It explores how impulsive emotional responses rather than deliberate planning significantly contribute to violent incidents, urging a reevaluation of existing deterrent policies.

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