Episode 107: David Macdonald
David Macdonald
David Macdonald is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science at the University of British Columbia Okanagan.
Date: July 2, 2024
Episode Details:
In this episode, we discuss Prof. Macdonald’s research on truth-in-sentencing policies:
“Truth in Sentencing, Incentives and Recidivism” by David Macdonald.
OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:
“Police, prosecutors, criminals, and determinate sentencing: The truth about truth-in-sentencing laws” by Joanna M. Shepherd.
“Responses to more severe punishment in the courtroom: Evidence from truth-in-sentencing laws" by Libor Dusek and Fusako Tsuchimoto.
"Truthiness in punishment: The far reach of truth-in-sentencing laws in state courts" by Emily G. Owens.
"How should inmates be released from prison? An assessment of parole versus fixed-sentence regimes" by Ilyana Kuziemko.
"Can Parole Reduce Both Time Served and Crime?" by William Arbour & Steeve Marchand.
“Parole Supervision on the Margins” by Michael LaForest-Tucker.
“The effect of parole supervision on recidivism” by Evarn J. Ooi and Joanna Wang.
"Prison Rehabilitation Programs and Recidivism: Evidence from Variations in Availability" by William Arbour, Guy Lacroix and Steeve Marchand
"Can Recidivism Be Prevented From Behind Bars? Evidence From a Behavioral Program" by William Arbour.