Illegal income: How much does crime pay?
A new study suggests most people who earn money illegally do it by selling drugs and earn less than $1,500 a week, on average.
Criminal Justice
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of criminal justice
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Appointing federal judges and U.S. attorneys: An explainer
Because federal judges wield significant power, they are at the core of a president’s legacy. We explain how they are chosen and confirmed.
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The militarization of America’s police may reduce crime: New study
The transfer of surplus military equipment to American police forces has divided communities. New research says it reduces crime.
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Muslims in Europe: Considering anger among immigrants’ children
A new paper examines “victimization by proxy” and finds European-born Muslims more likely than their immigrant parents to endorse radical ideology or violence.
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Private prisons: Research, data and controversies
Do private prisons save money? At what cost to inmates and society? We review the research on a host of related policy questions.
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Higher alcohol sales tax helps reduce drunk driving crashes
Raising the sales tax on alcoholic beverages leads to fewer crashes with injuries involving drivers who have been drinking. A new study suggests a higher sales tax had the biggest impact on drivers aged 15 to 20 years.
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Men’s facial features may sway criminal sentencing
A 2017 study suggests a link between certain facial features and the severity of the punishment a judge assigns to felony crime.
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Climate change could uproot millions who live far from the sea
Two recent papers project how inland communities will be negatively affected by climate change and predict destabilizing migrations.
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Markets starting to shrug off mass shootings
Mass shootings in the United States used to hurt the stock value of publicly listed gun makers. That effect has worn off, however, as the violence has become customary.
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Body camera footage suggests police treat black drivers with less respect
Police officers speak less respectfully to black drivers than white drivers during routine traffic stops, according to a new study from Stanford University researchers.
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