When crime pays for electoral turnout, but not for the incumbent: evidence from Colombia, 2010-2018

• In Event: Crime, Conflict, and Political Violence in Latin America

Brief Overview

Does crime affect political behavior? We examine presidential elections in Colombia (2010-2018). We document a strong relationship between theft rates with voter turnout and incumbent support. Our findings are consistent using individual-level data.

Authors

• Lucas Matias Perello, The New School

• German Campos, Universidad Diego Portales