Probable Causation
Jennifer Doleac
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About This Podcast
A show about law, economics, and crime. Hosted by Jennifer Doleac, economist and author of The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice.
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Recent Episodes
Episode 126: Juan Vargas on the unintended consequences of an anti-drug policy in Colombia
Juan Vargas talks about the unintended consequences of an anti-drug policy in Colombia. "The Rise and Persistence of Illegal Crops: Evidence from a Naive Policy Announcement" by Mounu Prem, Juan F.…
Episode 125: David Phillips on the effects of free public transit
David Phillips talks about the effects of providing free public transit. "Eliminating Fares to Expand Opportunities: Experimental Evidence on the Impacts of Free Public Transportation on Economic and…
Bonus episode 16: Jennifer Doleac and Kathryn Paige Harden in conversation about their new books
Jennifer Doleac and Kathryn Paige Harden have a conversation about their new books, both about crime and punishment. Jen’s book: The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal…
Episode 124: Steeve Marchand on the effects of prison programs
Steeve Marchand talks about the effects of prison programs on behavior. "Prison Rehabilitation Programs and Recidivism: Evidence from Variations in Availability" by William Arbour, Guy Lacroix, and…
Episode 123: Ezra Golberstein on school-based mental health services
Ezra Golberstein talks about the impacts of school-based mental health services. "Effects of School-Based Mental Health Services on Youth Outcomes" by Ezra Golberstein, Irina Zainullina, Aaron…
Episode 104: Oeindrila Dube on cognitive behavioral training for police (REBROADCAST)
Check out my new book! The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice In this episode of Probable Causation: Oeindrila Dube talks about a cognitive behavioral training program for…
Episode 122: Vijetha Koppa on Lethality Assessment Programs
Vijetha Koppa talks about Lethality Assessment Programs used by police in domestic violence incidents. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: "Does the Certainty of Arrest Reduce Domestic…
Episode 121: Peter Blair on occupational licenses as information about criminal records
Peter Blair talks about occupational licenses as information about criminal records. “Job Market Signaling through Occupational Licensing” by Peter Q. Blair and Bobby W. Chung. OTHER RESEARCH WE…
Episode 120: Joseph Doyle on improving foster care outcomes
Joseph Doyle talks about improving foster care outcomes. “Effects of Enhanced Legal Aid in Child Welfare: Evidence from a Randomized Trial of Mi Abogado” by Ryan Cooper, Joseph J. Doyle, and Andrés…
Bonus episode 15: Jens Ludwig on his book, Unforgiving Places
Barry Friedman talks with Jens Ludwig about his book: Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence.
Episode 119: Elin Colmsjö on how health shocks affect criminal behavior
Elin Colmsjö talks about how health shocks affect criminal behavior. “Breaking Bad: How Health Shocks Prompt Crime” by Steffen Andersen, Elin Colmsjö, Gianpaolo Parise, and Kim Peijnenburg. OTHER…
Episode 118: Sekou Keita on media reporting policies, crime, and immigration
Sekou Keita talks about how media policies that limit information reported about criminal offenders can unintentionally increase bias against the group they're trying to protect. “The Usual Suspects:…
Episode 117: Nour Abdul-Razzak on cognitive behavioral therapy for at-risk youth
Nour Abdul-Razzak talks about her research on a cognitive behavioral therapy program called Choose to Change. “Longer-term Impacts of a Youth Behavioral Science Intervention: Experimental Evidence…
Episode 116: Crystal Yang on accreditation of jail-based health care
Crystal Yang talks about her research on the accreditation of jail-based health care. “The Hidden Health Care Crisis Behind Bars: A Randomized Trial to Accredit U.S. Jails” by Marcella Alsan and…
Episode 115: Steve Mello on the long-term financial consequences of small fines
Steve Mello talks the long-term financial impacts of small criminal justice fines. “Fines and Financial Wellbeing” by Steven Mello. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: "Report on the…
Episode 114: Rachel Nesbit on mandating mental health treatment for probationers
Rachel Nesbit talks about the effects of mandating mental health treatment for probationers. “The Role of Mandated Mental Health Treatment in the Criminal Justice System” by Rachel Nesbit. OTHER…
Episode 113: Peter Hull on a jail-based education program called IGNITE
Peter Hull talks about the effects of a jail-based education program called IGNITE. “'Something Works' in U.S. Jails: Misconduct and Recidivism Effects of the IGNITE Program” by Marcella Alsan, Arkey…
Episode 112: Abi Adams on economic abuse and intimate partner violence
Abi Adams talks about economic abuse as it relates to intimate partner violence. “The Dynamics of Abusive Relationships” by Abi Adams, Kristiina Huttunen, Emily Nix, and Ning Zhang. OTHER RESEARCH WE…
Episode 84: Alex Albright on bail reform (REBROADCAST)
Alex Albright talks about money bail and the effects of bail reform. “No Money Bail, No Problems? Trade-offs in a Pretrial Automatic Release Program” by Alex Albright. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN…
Episode 111: Roman Rivera on electronic monitoring during the pretrial period
Roman Rivera talks about the effects of electronic monitoring for US pretrial defendants. “Release, Detain, or Surveil? The Effect of Electronic Monitoring on Defendant Outcomes” by Roman…
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Probable Causation has published 100 episodes since August 2021, covering topics in Government, Science.
Probable Causation is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 51m.
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