Criminal Offense, Educational Level and Economic Growth—Quantile Regression Model Based on Chinese Provincial Panel Data from 1991 to 2012

Abstract

According to the model of economic growth of criminal elements, quantile regression was employed to study the impact of criminal offenses and educational levels on China's economic growth from 1991 to 2012 in China. The research shows that human capital plays a significant role in promoting economic growth, especially in developed areas; the regional economic growth was affected by changes in the rate of criminal arrest, the effectiveness of criminal policies in different regions is diverse, and the impact on economic growth is various. A criminal policy that suits human capital can provide a stable social circumstance for economic development and spur sustainable economic development.