Prof. John J. Donohue III
“ The great fear in implementing a death penalty regime is executing the innocent. ”
John J. Donohue III, one of the leading empirical researchers in legal academia, is an economist, lawyer, and a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School. He is well known for using empirical analysis to determine the impact of law and public policy in a wide range of areas, including civil rights and anti-discrimination law, employment discrimination, crime and criminal justice, and school funding. Previously, Professor Donohue was a member of the Stanford Law School faculty from 1995 to 2004 and then spent six years at Yale Law School as the Leighton Homer Surbeck Professor.
Talks by Prof. John J. Donohue III
Mass Shootings and Gun Laws
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Mass shootings have become disturbingly common in the United States, and the pace has quickened in the past decade. The NRA and pro-gun advocates suggest that more guns can improve safety, while mass shooting survivors and gun safety organizations are pushing for new regulation. When it comes to the laws regulating guns and reducing violence, what does the data support?
In part 1 of this 2-part series, Professor John Donohue of Stanford Law discusses how the interpretation of the Second Amendment has evolved and what his empirical research shows about the effect of the number of guns on crime.
Watch Part 2 of Mass Shootings and Gun Laws.
Mass Shootings and Gun Laws (Part 2)
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Mass shootings have become disturbingly common in the United States, and the pace has quickened in the past decade. The NRA and pro-gun advocates suggest that more guns can improve safety, while mass shooting survivors and gun safety organizations are pushing for new regulation. When it comes to the laws regulating guns and reducing violence, what does the data support?
In part 2 of this 2-part series, Professor John Donohue of Stanford Law continues his discussion of gun laws and its effect on mass shootings and gun crimes in the U.S. He maps the impact of right-to-carry law trends and compares the regulatory framework of the U.S. and several other developed nations. Lastly, he opines on reforms he believes are needed to stem the tide of mass shootings.
Watch Part 1 of Mass Shootings and Gun Laws.
Regulating Guns: Smart Laws & Dumb Laws
Frequent mass shootings raise important questions about the effectiveness of US gun laws. Professor John Donohue explains the current legal landscape and the gaps, and suggests changes that could reduce gun violence in the future.
Watch Part 2 of Regulating Guns: Smart Laws & Dumb Laws.
Regulating Guns: Smart Laws & Dumb Laws (Part 2)
With mass shootings frequently dominating the news, is it time for a renewed look at our gun laws? Professor John Donohue explains the current legal landscape and the gaps, and suggests changes that could reduce gun violence in the future.
Watch Part 1 of Regulating Guns: Smart Laws & Dumb Laws.