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48. The Hidden Consequences of School Shootings

Freakonomics, M.D.

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How Much Does School Shooting Drills Cost Us in Society?

School shooting drills are tougher to study because there's no systematic data on them. Around 730 more children than usual were killed because of gun violence between january of 20 20 and december of 20 21. Gun violence is much more likely to take place in less advantage schools, and schools that have more minority kids or those with the least access to mental health services.

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