Can and Should Criminology Research Influence Policy? Suggestions from Time-Series Cross-Section Studies

Moody, Carlisle E.; Marvell, Thomas B.

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Can and Should Criminology Research Influence Policy? Suggestions from Time-Series Cross-Section Studies

Criminology and Public Policy, Vol. 7, pp. 359-365, 2008

7 Pages Posted: 14 Nov 2009

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Carlisle E. Moody

College of William and Mary - Department of Economics; Crime Prevention Research Center

Thomas B. Marvell

Justec Research

Date Written: March 12, 2008

Abstract

Policy makers are likely to be wary of social science research because they cannot judge the quality of the research, and replications often reach differing results. We recommend that disciplines develop methodological standards that, if followed, can give policy makers more confidence in research results. We suggest how such standards can be developed for time-series cross-section regressions, which are commonly used to evaluate criminal justice programs.

Keywords: policy research, time-series cross-section, pooled analysis

JEL Classification: C23, K14

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Moody, Carlisle E. and Marvell, Thomas B., Can and Should Criminology Research Influence Policy? Suggestions from Time-Series Cross-Section Studies (March 12, 2008). Criminology and Public Policy, Vol. 7, pp. 359-365, 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1504983