Anna Bindler

University of Cologne Website

Anna Bindler is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Cologne. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from University College London.

Voting History

Policing and public safety

Increasing police budgets will improve public safety.

Vote Confidence
Agree 7
Median Survey Vote Median Survey Confidence
Agree 7
Comments

Whether or not and to what extent this is the case will depend on what the extra budget is used for. The evidence base differs across options (manpower, training programmes, equipment, etc.). A general statement is thus difficult to make.

Increasing social service budgets (e.g. housing, health, education) will improve public safety.

Vote Confidence
Strongly Agree 8
Median Survey Vote Median Survey Confidence
Agree 8
Comments

The specific answer may again differ by what exactly the budget is allocated to. A general statement is thus difficult, but overall the evidence suggests improvements in public safety.

Increasing accountability for police misconduct will improve public safety.

Vote Confidence
Neutral/No Opinion 10
Median Survey Vote Median Survey Confidence
Agree 6
Comments

There is much more to be learned about accountability for police misconduct and public safety, including and going beyond excessive force by police.

1 2 3 4 5 Next