Probable Causation
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. Source
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NetworkN/A
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LanguageEnglish
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GenreGovernment, Science, Social Sciences
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LocationAustin
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Jennifer L. Doleac64,291 followers
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Jun 30, 2026 — Manisha Shah talks about reducing intimate partner violence among young people in Tanzania. "Sex, Power, and Adolescence: Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Behaviors" by Manisha Shah, Jennifer Seager, Joao Montalvao, and Markus Goldstein. OTHER...
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Jun 02, 2026 — 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. Vargas, and Daniel Mejía. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN...
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May 05, 2026 — 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 Social Disparities" by Rebecca Brough, Matthew...
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Apr 07, 2026 — 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 Justice. Paige’s book: Original Sin: On the Genetics of Vice, the...
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Mar 10, 2026 — 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. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS...
