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Exploiting the arrangement of railroad tracks in northern cities, we
explore the extent to which segregation impacts homicide victimization
by race. Our results reveal a robust positive relationship between segregation
and non-white homicide victimization. In addition, we find a
decrease in public provisions, as highly segregated locations generate
fewer revenues and have lower public expenditures. Our findings suggest
that white flight and segregation deplete the local tax base, leading
to urban decay and higher crime, resulting in the loss of non-white
lives.
