Chapter+7+Drop+in+Crime


 * Names: Blake Lucier, Taylor McCaughey**


 * In 2005, Levitt wrote about the drop in crime in New York City. He proved that most commonly suggested explanations were false. What were the explanations that he rejected?**
 * Innovative Policing Strategies, Increased reliance of prisons, Changes in crack and other drug markets, Aging of the population, Tougher gun control laws, Strong economy, and Increased number of police.

Abortion was legalized which led to less teenage criminal activity 15 years later. Less babies were being born into families that couldn't take care of them.
 * How did he explain the crime drop?**