Posted on August 21, 2009 - by admin

Myth: Crime Rises in a Recession

Not always true. (courtesy of toonpool.com) A study published by Rasmussen Reports recently found that 80% of Americans believe that crime will increase if the economy is bad. I can certainly understand the logic; if people lose their jobs, especially those who were just barely making it anyway, they will turn to other means to secure income, even illegal means.

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Myth: Crime Rises in a Recession