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This article explains how liquor outlets have negative externalities of production - on average the number of serious violent crimes doubled once you got within 900m of a liquor outlet. The more liquor stores an area had, the more likely it was to have a higher rate of serious violent crimes, regardless of poverty and other factors. This poses serious risks to citizens as they could be subjected to harm and danger. Many people have now said communities should have fewer stores that are licensed to sell alcohol. This would not benefit store owner as they make major profits from selling alcoholic beverages but it could possibly aid to ensure safety in a neighborhood.