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The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

Prison Doesn't Work the Way You Think

Apr 22, 2026 · 1h 8m

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Economist Jennifer Doleac discusses why long sentences don’t reduce crime, how first-time defendants benefit from leniency, and why clearance rates are key to crime reduction.