Nickels and Dimes: Explanining Within and Cross-City Variation in Fines and Forefeitures

• In Event: The Political Economy of the Carceral State

Brief Overview

Previous work argues descriptive representation reduces fines and forfeitures levied on minorities. Using the most comprehensive dataset to date, I analyze the effects of demographics, council makeup, and cooperation with federal law enforcement.

Author

• Gustavo Francisco Novoa, Princeton University