Episode 124: Steeve Marchand on the effects of prison programs

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 EPISODE:

• “Thinking, fast and slow? Some field experiments to reduce crime and dropout in Chicago" by Sara B. Heller, Anuj K. Shah, Jonathan Guryan, Jens Ludwig, Sendhil Mullainathan, and Harold A. Pollack.

• “Does incarceration length affect labor market outcomes?” by Rasmus Landersø.

• “Incarceration, recidivism, and employment" by Manudeep Bhuller, Gordon B. Dahl, Katrine V. Løken, and Magne Mogstad.

• “Tough on young offenders: Harmful or helpful?” by Giulia Lotti.

• “Leave the door open? Prison conditions and recidivism" by Giovanni Mastrobuoni and Daniele Terlizzese.

• “Do better prisons reduce recidivism? Evidence from a prison construction program" by Santigo Tobón.

• “'Something Works' in U.S. Jails: Misconduct and Recidivism Effects of the IGNITE Program” by Marcella Alsan, Arkey Barnett, Peter Hull, and Crystal Yang.

• Probable Causation Episode 113: Peter Hull

• "Can prisons move people into better jobs? A look at correctional vocational training programs and sectoral employment outcomes" by Britte van Tiem.

• "Can Recidivism Be Prevented From Behind Bars? Evidence From a Behavioral Program" by William Arbour.

• Probable Causation Episode 102: William Arbour

• "Encouraging Desistance from Crime" by Jennifer Doleac.

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