Abstract
This article investigates the individual economic effects of criminal record expungement identified in a previous article as they appear in the aggregate, particularly rates of unemployment and wages. As interest around the effects of overincarceration increases, criminal record expungement offers a possible solution to the economic woes faced by justice-involved individuals. To that end, this article examines unemployment rates and per capita personal income in Marion County, Indiana, where implementation of the state of Indiana’s criminal record expungement statute has been exceptionally effective. After an analysis, we find that criminal record expungement bears only a light or unclear causal relationship to Marion County’s unemployment rates, while it likely bears a mild causal relationship to Marion County’s wages or per capita personal income. We also include recommendations for local leaders seeking to harness the benefits of expungement for their communities.
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Callison, Zane
(2024)
"Examining the Aggregate Economic Impacts of Criminal Record Expungement in Marion County, Indiana,"
Lux et Fides: A Journal for Undergraduate Christian Scholars: Vol. 2, Article 7.
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https://pillars.taylor.edu/luxetfidesjournal/vol2/iss1/7
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