The Banking Epidemic: Crime and Healthcare Disparities

This chapter explores the rise of bank robberies in Los Angeles during the late 1980s, fueled by notorious criminals like the Yankee Bandit. It draws parallels between the spread of criminal behavior and variations in healthcare practices, as exemplified by John Wennberg's research on discrepancies in medical care in Vermont. The narrative highlights how both phenomena are influenced by local ideologies and the actions of a few individuals.