Interdisciplinary investigation on the interactions between crime, economic performance and social exclusion With the results of empirical research on the basis of international panel data sets Text: The more generous social welfare system in Europe is one of the most important differences between the European and the US society. Defenders of the European welfare state argue that it improves social cohesion and prevents crime. On the other hand, the US economy is performing quite well such that crime rates might come down due to better legal income opportunities. This book takes this trade-off as a point of departure and contributes to a better interdisciplinary understanding of

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the interactions between crime, economic performance and social exclusion.