Jennifer Doleac
Associate Professor of Economics at Texas A&M University and Director of the Justice Tech Lab. Expert in empirical research on policing, law, and incarceration, and host of the Probable Causation podcast.
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May 23, 2023 • 40min
What are the Best Ways to Address Crime? – with Jennifer Doleac and Ja’Ron Smith
Guests Jennifer Doleac, Economist, and Ja'Ron Smith, fmr. Deputy Asst. to the President for Domestic Policy, join to explore strategies to reduce and deter crime. Topics include: importance of deterrence, analyzing crime rates, bail reform, just criminal justice system, nuanced approach to crime, judicial reform, reducing recidivism, and taking a holistic approach to address crime.
Jan 4, 2023 • 2h 18min
#83 Classic episode - Jennifer Doleac on preventing crime without police and prisons
Jennifer Doleac, an Associate Professor of Economics at Texas A&M, discusses innovative crime prevention strategies that don't rely on police or prisons. She shares how improved street lighting can reduce crime rates by making criminals feel more exposed. Additionally, she delves into the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy and lead reduction as proactive measures. Jennifer's fascinating insights include using daylight saving time changes as a natural experiment to assess how light levels impact criminal behavior, revealing compelling data on crime patterns.
Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 14min
Why Violent Crime is Up
Jennifer Doleac, EVP of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures, discusses crime trends, deterrence strategies, and cost-effective safety measures. Topics range from prison conditions' impacts on deterrence to exploring progressive prosecutor policies and economic factors on crime rates.
