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This working paper investigates the relationship between planned electricity outages due to rationing and crime rates in Cape Town, South Africa. The study finds that an increase of 10 hours of outages per month correlates with a 2.6% rise in crime incidents, particularly in robbery, theft, and violent crimes, suggesting that outages create opportunities for criminal activities. The research highlights the socioeconomic implications of electricity access and its impact on public safety in developing countri
- Author
- purplemeddie
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- EN