
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSocial SciencesSociety & Culture | |||

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 Steeve Marchand.
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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 Sojourner, and Mark A. Sander.
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The Science of Second Chances: A Revolution in Criminal Justice
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Oeindrila Dube talks about a cognitive behavioral training program for police. This episode was first posted in April 202... more
Vijetha Koppa talks about Lethality Assessment Programs used by police in domestic violence incidents.
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"Does the Certainty of Arrest Reduce Domestic Violence? Evidence from Mandatory and Recommended Arr... more
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Amazingly insightful on very relevant social issues. Big recommendation for anyone who is interested in solving the most pressing social issues in a scientific and thus most impactful way! So glad this show exists. Thank you so much to the host and creators, guests and sponsors and all those involved!
This podcast feels like it has all the educational content of an economics seminar, without the most boring technical details. Plus, the conversations on how the authors got the data and where the research frontier are really helpful. For context, I’m an economics phd student.
I don’t know why you choose to talk about mental health effects of prison. Lol there’re so many other interesting topics!
This is a really great way to explore current research in the justice space. Love the host and the guests!
I learn something every episode
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A rigorous, research-focused show at the intersection of law, economics, and crime. Episodes feature prominent academics and policy researchers discussing empirical work on topics like recidivism, mental health, policing, and criminal justice reform, with an emphasis on causal methods and real-world policy implications. Listeners are likely researchers, policymakers, and professionals interested in evidence-driven approaches to crime and justice, with a knack for understanding methodology and data challenges. A standout aspect is the steady stream of heavyweight guest researchers and the practical policy lens, making complex topics accessible to a broader audience without sacrificing rigor.
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Recent guests on Probable Causation include:
1. Steeve Marchand
2. Ezra Golberstein
3. Vijetha Koppa
4. Peter Blair
5. Joseph Doyle
6. Jens Ludwig
7. Elin Colmsjö
8. Sekou Keita
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