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New study measures annual cost hate crimes

Cover photo for new Bard report detailing economic costs of hate crimes
Bard Center for the Study of Hate
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Researchers at the Bard Center for the Study of Hate have released a new report that examines the annual economic impact of hate crimes in the United States.

According to the study, the measurable annual cost of hate crimes is approximately $3.4 billion.

The study used federal FBI data on potential hate crimes as well as a survey of perceived victims.

Bard Associate Professor of Economics Michael Martell authored the report.

Lucas Willard is a reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011.