Anna Bindler
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 |
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.
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.