The article examines the stark differences in gun violence rates between two similar Chicago neighborhoods: Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore. While both areas share demographic traits, their rates of gun violence differ significantly. Economist Jens Ludwig suggests that common beliefs about gun crime often overlook localized issues. The discussion focuses on potential policy solutions to reduce gun violence that do not depend on national gun control legislation, aiming to provide a nuanced understanding of gun violence's complex origins.
"Whatever you believe about the causes of gun violence in America, those beliefs almost surely fail to explain why Greater Grand Crossing would be so much more of a violent place than South Shore."
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