Black Lives: The High Cost of Segregation
利用北方城市铁路轨道的布局，研究种族隔离对非白人谋杀受害率的影响，发现隔离导致税收减少、公共支出下降，进而加剧犯罪和非白人生命损失。
Exploiting the arrangement of railroad tracks in northern cities, we explore the extent to which segregation impacts homicide victimization by race. Our results reveal a robust positive relationship between segregation and non-White homicide victimization. In addition, we find a decrease in public provisions, as highly segregated locations generate fewer revenues and have lower public expenditures. Our findings suggest that White flight and segregation deplete the local tax base, leading to urban decay and higher crime, resulting in the loss of non-White lives.