Manila Bay clean-up: ‘Broken windows’ theory on a grand scale

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Jan 30, 2019 1:57 am

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In simple terms, the theory says that “visible signs of crime, anti-social behavior and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder, including serious crimes.” To change that situation, prevent those visible signs from being created.

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