The Subjective Price of Crime: Victimization, Perception of Insecurity, and Well-Being in Colombia
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https://doi.org/10.18046/j.estger.2025.177.7626Keywords:
subjective well-being, crime, perception of safety, ColombiaAbstract
Subjective well-being is emerging as a crucial component in contemporary public policy. This study examines the relationship between subjective well-being and crime, with an emphasis on the impact of perceptions of safety and victimization on life satisfaction in Cali, a Colombian city known for its high levels of violence. Using data from the CaliBRANDO survey, which is statistically representative of the city, a simultaneous equation model was employed to analyze the causal relationship between these variables. The findings indicate that a greater perception of insecurity and higher victimization are negatively associated with subjective well-being. These results offer relevant evidence to guide governments in the implementation and effective communication of urban safety policies.
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