Recessions typically raise youth unemployment and leave longterm labour market ‘scars’ on the young people concerned. Research by Brian Bell, Anna Bindler and Stephen Machin finds that they also have a disturbing and substantial impact in launching criminal careers.

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Brian Bell, Anna Bindler and Stephen Machin

30 July 2015     Paper Number CEPCP451

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