7. Incarceration as Specialization

1 h 3 min

The penalties for breaking the law vary dramatically across time and space. In this episode we reflect on why certain patterns might emerge in how crimes are treated with respect to GDP per capita. We also consider the tradeoffs in play for those receiving punishment as well as the broader society.

Credits:

Intro/Outro music - Drew Elliot

Post-Production - Michael Morris

Thanks to the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics & Economics