TIL: Cancer patients have a 14% increase in willingness to commit a crime in the decade after their diagnosis than someone without cancer, according to a recent EU study. 🎁📰
economist.com/graphic-deta... #BreakingBadEffect

What Is the ‘Breaking Bad’ Effect and Is It Real? The Breaking Bad effect is the observed rise in criminal behavior after a serious health shock such as a cancer diagnosis. Peer-reviewed evidence indicates crime risk increases after diagnosis, with the study reporting roughly a 14 percent uptick in offending, affecting both first-time crimes and reoffending. The data suggest two main drivers: financial strain and weaker deterrence when survival odds fall, according to an American Economic Journal: Applied Economics study…

Can a life-changing diagnosis push people toward riskier choices—or even crime? We unpack the data behind the so-called 'Breaking Bad' effect. Is it real or just a catchy label? Weigh in. #BehavioralEconomics #BreakingBadEffect #CancerDiagnosis #Crime #Deterrence