A recent podcast has emerged, based on a report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which examines the costs of crime and violence in 22 nations of Latin America and the Caribbean. This analysis employs an accounting approach to calculate the direct and indirect costs of these phenomena.
According to the study, the costs associated with crime and violence turn out to be considerably high, averaging 3.44% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022.
The research reveals that these costs negatively impact the economy and society as a whole. Among the aspects addressed are the implications for health, labor productivity, the judicial system, and public security measures.
In the words of one of the lead researchers of the study, it is highlighted that "it is crucial to understand the magnitude of these costs in order to implement effective policies that address the problem of crime and violence in the region."
The podcast has become a useful tool for disseminating these findings and promoting the debate on potential solutions to this issue affecting Latin America and the Caribbean.
