"But if one took 2021 as the starting point, the year Garza became the DA, all the major crime categories had increased substantially, including murder, aggravated assault, and arson. "
Probably more clear to say 2020 as a baseline year before he became DA. Or Jan 1 2021 as a baseline date if you want to compare monthly data. Matt Yglesia…
"But if one took 2021 as the starting point, the year Garza became the DA, all the major crime categories had increased substantially, including murder, aggravated assault, and arson. "
Probably more clear to say 2020 as a baseline year before he became DA. Or Jan 1 2021 as a baseline date if you want to compare monthly data. Matt Yglesias is bashing you thoughtlessly over this, but you're totally right.
"But if one took 2021 as the starting point, the year Garza became the DA, all the major crime categories had increased substantially, including murder, aggravated assault, and arson. "
Probably more clear to say 2020 as a baseline year before he became DA. Or Jan 1 2021 as a baseline date if you want to compare monthly data. Matt Yglesias is bashing you thoughtlessly over this, but you're totally right.