My research uses quasi-experimental methods to study the intended and unintended consequences of public policies, particularly in health, crime, education, and social insurance. I exploit natural experiments from policy changes at the state and national level, using large administrative and survey datasets to estimate causal effects.

Publications

“Female Athletics, Human Capital and Crime: Evidence from a Natural Experiment.”
Journal of Human Resources, 2024, 58(3): 1120-1133. With Joseph J. Sabia and Drew McNichols.

“Ignorance Is Bliss: Understanding How the Number of Eco-Labels Affects High vs. Low-Knowledge Consumers.”
Business Forum, 2025, 30(1): 31-47. With Irem Yoruk and Mine Ucok Hughes.

“Anti-Bullying Laws and Suicide Among Teenagers.”
Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2022, 41(3): 787-823. With Joseph J. Sabia and Dan Rees.

“Recreational Marijuana Laws, Racial Disparities in Arrests, and Psychiatric Well-being.”
Journal of Law and Economics, forthcoming. With Zach S. Fone and Joseph J. Sabia.

Under Review

“Majoritarian Politics and Gender-Based Violence: Evidence from India.”
With Devika Hazra. Submitted to The Journal of Development Studies.

“Majoritarian Politics and Violence Against Caste-Based Minorities: Evidence from India.”
With Devika Hazra. Submitted to World Development.

“Athletic Participation and Welfare: Using Title IX to Measure the Effect of Sports on Adult Women’s Program Participation.”
Submitted to Education Economics.

Working Papers

“Actually I don’t: The Impact of Warrantless Arrest Laws on Divorce & Marriage.”
With Ben Brewer. July 2025.

“Can Trade Shocks Affect Crime Rates? Evidence from (Renegotiated) NAFTA.”
With Devika Hazra. September 2025.

“Are LGB Individuals with Disabilities Underserved? Evidence on Disparities in Social Security Disability Benefit Receipt.”
With Dhaval Dave and Joseph J. Sabia. March 2026.

“The Impact of Anti-Bullying Laws on Youth Organ Donation.”
With Ben Brewer. March 2026.

Work in Progress

“Vehicular Heat Strokes and Infant Mortality.” With Ben Brewer.

“Anti-Hazing Laws, Mental Health, and Student Success.”