
Whatever Happened to Serial Killers?
Plain English with Derek Thompson
Youth Bulge and Crime Rate
The age structure of the population, such as the presence of a significant number of young adults, contributed to higher crime rates in the 60s and 70s. As the baby boomers aged, the crime-prone age group decreased, resulting in a decline in the homicide rate. This phenomenon aligns with the youth bulge theory of violence in international relations, indicating that a high proportion of young adults in developing countries can lead to increased youth unemployment and civil unrest.
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