Feb 21, 2025 09:58 PM
Americans willing to pay nearly $100 billion to reduce gun violence
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074078
INTRO: Gun violence takes many forms—whether it’s a mass shooting at a school, the assassination of a public figure, or the everyday reality of gang-related crime and armed robbery. Beyond the tragic loss of life, the presence of gun violence shapes where people choose to live, affects local economies, and weighs heavily on public well-being. A new study finds that Americans are willing to pay nearly $100 billion for policies that reduce gun violence by 20%, underscoring the widespread desire for stronger intervention.
The research, co-authored by Philip J. Cook and Marc Jeuland of Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy and Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, uses a nationally representative survey to measure willingness to pay (WTP) for gun violence prevention programs. The findings show that there is widespread support from Americans of all stripes to invest financially in solutions... (MORE - details, no ads)
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1074078
INTRO: Gun violence takes many forms—whether it’s a mass shooting at a school, the assassination of a public figure, or the everyday reality of gang-related crime and armed robbery. Beyond the tragic loss of life, the presence of gun violence shapes where people choose to live, affects local economies, and weighs heavily on public well-being. A new study finds that Americans are willing to pay nearly $100 billion for policies that reduce gun violence by 20%, underscoring the widespread desire for stronger intervention.
The research, co-authored by Philip J. Cook and Marc Jeuland of Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy and Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, uses a nationally representative survey to measure willingness to pay (WTP) for gun violence prevention programs. The findings show that there is widespread support from Americans of all stripes to invest financially in solutions... (MORE - details, no ads)