Ignacio Rodriguez
What are the effects of criminal organizations on homicides and local labor markets? An instrumental variables approach.
Date: 10/25/2022 (Tue)
Time: 11:45am- 1:00pm
Location: : Social Sciences 113
Organizer: Peter Arcidiacono
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11:45am - Seminar Presentation (11:45am to 1:00pm)
Additional Comments: I ask whether the number or identities of criminal groups in Mexico has any incidence on homicides rates and local labor markets. To answer this question I develop an instrumental variables framework where the first stage models a dynamic entry game played by the criminal groups. In this talk I will show empirical results based on two potential instruments and discuss their pros and cons.