Can Science Fix Criminal Justice?

May 29, 2026 · 1:06:35

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Jennifer Doleac uses data to analyze criminal justice reform.
Rigorous research offers alternatives to "abolish or lock up."
Certainty of punishment, not just severity, impacts deterrence.

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Jennifer Doleac

American economist · 1 podcast appearance

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