Blades of Despair? The Impact of Wind Farms on Crime

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Brief Overview

We examine how wind farms influence crime using Uniform Crime Reporting data. Results show smaller turbines reduce crime while larger turbines increase it. We also analyze alcohol sales and local fiscal data to explore underlying mechanisms.

Author

• Jaehyun Choi, Indiana University, Bloomington