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Ryan Petersen argues that car break ins have an unexpected effect on GDP, as victims are forced to replace stolen items, generating additional economic activity.
He also suggests that those who buy discounted goods from thieves contribute further to the economic cycle.
Petersen has previously commented on notable financial results in other sectors. He recently noted that a 20% jump in SpaceX shares led to Elon Musk making more in a single day than Warren Buffett did in his entire career. This follows a pattern of Petersen analyzing the ripple effects of unusual drivers on economic activity.