Probable Causation

A show about law, economics, and crime.

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Episode 53: Heyu Xiong on how legalizing marijuana affects marijuana dealers

Heyu Xiong talks about on how legalizing marijuana affects those with histories of selling marijuana illegally. “Displacement in the Criminal Labor Market: Evidence from Drug Legalizations” by Heyu Xiong. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you for supporting our work ! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Building Criminal Capital Behind Bars: Peer Effects in ...

Jul 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 67

Bonus episode: Gregg Caruso on free will and punishment

David Eil talks with Gregg Caruso about his book, "Rejecting Retributivism: Free Will, Punishment, and Criminal Justice." *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . Thank you for supporting our work!

Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 66

Episode 52: Katherine Eriksson on Rosenwald schools

Katherine Eriksson talks about how access to education affected incarceration in the early 20th century. "Education and Incarceration in the Jim Crow South: Evidence from Rosenwald Schools" by Katherine Eriksson. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you for supporting our work ! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “The Impact of Rosenwald Schools on Black Achiev...

Jun 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 65

Episode 51: Amanda Agan and Anna Harvey on misdemeanor prosecution

Amanda Agan, Anna Harvey, and host Jennifer Doleac talk about the consequences of prosecuting defendants for nonviolent misdemeanor offenses. "Misdemeanor Prosecution" by Amanda Agan, Jennifer Doleac, and Anna Harvey. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: Probable Causation Episode 8: Amanda Agan. ...

Jun 08, 2021•46 min•Ep. 64

Episode 13: Ariel White on short jail spells and subsequent voting behavior (REBROADCAST)

Ariel White talks about the effect of short jail spells on subsequent voting behavior. This episode was first posted in October 2019. "Misdemeanor Disenfranchisement? The Demobilizing Effects of Brief Jail Spells on Potential Voters" by Ariel White. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: "Turnout an...

May 25, 2021•44 min•Ep. 63

Episode 6: Manisha Shah on criminalizing sex work (REBROADCAST)

Manisha Shah talks about the effects of criminalizing sex work. This episode was first posted in June 2019. “Crimes against Morality: Unintended Consequences of Criminalizing Sex Work” by Lisa Cameron, Jennifer Muz, and Manisha Shah. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: "The Effect of Adult Entert...

May 11, 2021•55 min•Ep. 62

Episode 50: Desmond Ang on the effects of police violence

Desmond Ang talks about how police violence affects local students' academic achievement and well-being. "The Effects of Police Violence on Inner-City Students" by Desmond Ang. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Violence and Vigilance: The Acute Effects of Community Violent Crime on Sleep and C...

Apr 27, 2021•28 min•Ep. 61

Episode 49: Michael Makowsky on the minimum wage, EITC, and recidivism

Michael Makowsky talks about how increasing hourly wages, through the minimum wage and EITC, affects recidivism. "The Minimum Wage, EITC, and Criminal Recidivism" by Amanda Agan and Michael Makowsky. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Good Jobs and Recidivism” by Kevin Schnepel. “Local Labor Ma...

Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 60

Episode 48: Cody Tuttle on SNAP benefits and recidivism

Cody Tuttle talks about how banning people with criminal records from receiving SNAP benefits affects recidivism. "Snapping Back: Food Stamp Bans and Criminal Recidivism" by Cody Tuttle. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) corporation. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution . Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Capitalizing on Nonrandom Assignment to Treatments: A Regression-Disconti...

Mar 30, 2021•36 min•Ep. 59

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