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Explaining the Crime Drop(s)
40:53 - 49:19 (08:25)
The rise and drop of crimes in the 1960s and onwards was affected by a number of factors including the increase of incarcerations, although policymakers often conflated which policies were effective versus which were morally right.
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This episode explores the impact of having a distinctively black name, such as Imani or Dishon, on a person's life outcomes compared to those with names like Molly or Jake.
40:53 - 43:57 (03:03)
Summary
This episode explores the impact of having a distinctively black name, such as Imani or Dishon, on a person's life outcomes compared to those with names like Molly or Jake. The data shows that on average, individuals with distinctively black names experience worse life outcomes.
ChapterExplaining the Crime Drop(s)
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Economist Stephen Levitt explains the three factors that contributed to the significant crime drop in the 1990s, which is considered one of the most significant social shifts in recent times.
43:57 - 45:48 (01:50)
Summary
Economist Stephen Levitt explains the three factors that contributed to the significant crime drop in the 1990s, which is considered one of the most significant social shifts in recent times.
ChapterExplaining the Crime Drop(s)
EpisodeBonus: Mike's New Podcast!
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The book "Freakonomics" has often been misused by policy makers who conflate what is the most effective policy for reducing crime with what is the right policy.
45:48 - 49:19 (03:30)
Summary
The book "Freakonomics" has often been misused by policy makers who conflate what is the most effective policy for reducing crime with what is the right policy. The decrease in crime that is often cited is mainly the decrease in certain crimes, generally violent crimes.