Journal of Policy Analysis and Management

JPAM is a leading journal in the fields of public policy and public management. It is also the official publication of @APPAM_DC. Editor-in-Chief: @Erdal_Tekin_

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New Episode (#41) of JPAM’s A Closer Look podcast! 🎙️
Host Seth Gershenson speaks with Michael LaForest-Tucker about his recent JPAM article on crime deterrence in New York and what the evidence says about how policy can reduce criminal activity.
Listen here: https://t.co/JxpAgmtkdD (1/3)

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Are school cops making schools safer or just more punitive?
New research has the answer, & it's complicated. While school resource officers do reduce some forms of violence, they have zero effect on gun incidents, the very threat they're often hired to prevent. And the costs? Suspensions, expulsions, & student arrests all spike. Worst of all, Black students, male students, & students with disabilities bear the brunt of it. Read more: https://t.co/JIHB34c5iM

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Do children of teen mothers face worse outcomes because of their mother’s age or other underlying factors? Using national longitudinal data & a novel approach that accounts for selection into teen motherhood, this study finds that while outcomes appear worse at first glance, teen childbearing itself may not be the causal driver. An important shift in how we understand risk & how policy can better support families. Read more: https://t.co/k7WQ1xGMc6

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What are the real economic impacts of earthquakes? This study reviews global research & analyzes data from 80 major earthquakes across 30+ countries.

Findings suggest limited long-term effects on GDP per capita, but significant strain on government finances and weaker trade balances, particularly due to reduced exports. The paper also highlights policy lessons to help governments respond more effectively after disasters.

A data-driven look at how economies recover & where risks remain. Read more: https://t.co/1tUrQIvfUn due to

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Another week, another list of three things going on at APPAM that should be on your radar. Read more: https://t.co/Z1Sc9yjg0H

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Recently published in JPAM: "Insurance Coverage and Provision of Opioid Disorder Treatment: Evidence From Medicare" by Denis Agniel, Jonathan Cantor, Johanna Catherine Maclean, Erin Taylor, & Kosali Simon.
https://t.co/eBp7AYxxsu

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Government capacity is often treated as a given, but it plays a critical role in whether policies actually work.
This essay highlights growing threats to state capacity, including increased procedural hurdles and rising politicization of public service. It explores how these trends can limit effectiveness, reshape governance, and challenge the role of the civil service.
Read more: https://t.co/6zHYegs7Jh

[Jennifer Doleac @jenniferdoleac]

An update on the classic "Idle Hands" paper, which considered the link between time spent in school and time spent getting into (criminal) trouble.

"Impacts of the Four-Day School Week on Juvenile Crime" by Rafiuddin Najam & Paul Thompson. Recently published in @JPAM_DC.

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How has marriage equality shaped lives and policy? This research reviews the impacts of Obergefell v. Hodges & related policies, exploring effects on societal attitudes, family formation, employment, health, & more.
Read here: https://t.co/L5P9AwI5aw

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Recently published at JPAM: "Incentive-Based Compensation in Police Forces" by Sandro Cabral, Marcelo Marchesini da Costa, Sergio Firpo, Joana Monteiro, & Leonardo Viotti.
https://t.co/gjzerLW29r

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A Closer Look is JPAM’s podcast series highlighting cutting edge policy research in education, health, criminal justice, housing, immigration, and more.
Explore all episodes here: https://t.co/iq6jyjqNog 🎧 (3/3)

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New Episode (#41) of JPAM’s A Closer Look podcast! 🎙️
Host Seth Gershenson speaks with Michael LaForest-Tucker about his recent JPAM article on crime deterrence in New York and what the evidence says about how policy can reduce criminal activity.
Listen here: https://t.co/JxpAgmtkdD (1/3)

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The episode draws on a recent JPAM article by Oludamilare Aboaba, Aaron Chalfin, Michael LaForest Tucker, Lucie Parker, and Patrick Sharkey examining deterrence and crime in New York, offering new insights into how enforcement strategies shape behavior and public safety outcomes.
Read the article: https://t.co/p5MRb9Fhjv (2/3)

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Recently published in JPAM: APPAM Presidential Address by Ingrid Gould Ellen, “Going Local: The Value of Research on Local Government Policies and Programs.” A compelling case for why local policy research matters more than ever.
https://t.co/1m8JAxbOi2

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Recently published at JPAM: "Can Crime Be Deterred at Low Cost? Evidence From a Randomized Experiment in New York" by Oludamilare Aboaba, Aaron Chalfin, Michael LaForest-Tucker, Lucie Parker, & Patrick Sharkey.
https://t.co/XM51XcqWrG

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A Closer Look is JPAM’s podcast series highlighting cutting-edge policy research in areas such as education, health, criminal justice, housing, immigration, abortion, and more. Explore all episodes here: https://t.co/iq6jyjqNog (3/3) 🎧

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New Episode (#40) of JPAM’s A Closer Look podcast!🎙️
Host Seth Gershenson (@AU_SPA) speaks with his co-author @david_blazar about their recent JPAM paper on Maryland’s Teacher Academy (TAM) “grow-your-own” program—and how exposure in high school increases the likelihood of becoming a teacher a decade later. Listen here: https://t.co/BzufJ3tiO5 (1/3)

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The episode draws on a recent JPAM article by David Blazar, Seth Gershenson, Wenjing Gao, Ramon Goings, and Francisco Lagos titled “Localized Teacher Recruitment Through ‘Grow-Your-Own’: Impacts of the High School Teacher Academy of Maryland Program.” Read the article: https://t.co/FUaGLhUCqY (2/3)

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Recently published at JPAM: "Localized Teacher Recruitment Through “Grow-Your-Own”: Impacts of the High School Teacher Academy of Maryland Program" by David Blazar, Wenjing Gao, Seth Gershenson, Ramon Goings, & Francisco Lagos.
https://t.co/LFn2yi4fbm

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Recently published at JPAM: "How Effective Are Building Codes at Reducing Residential Water Use? Evidence From California Billing Data" by Mehdi Nemati.
https://t.co/lMO4JVD4WR

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Recently published at JPAM: "Increasing Take‐Up of Social Benefits: A Meta‐Analysis of Field Experiments" by Karl-Emil Bendtsen (@KarlEmil8D) at Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen.
https://t.co/thcL0pbJlI