Economics Of Gun Violence

Examines evidence from the recent empirical economics literature on the determinants and impacts of gun violence in the U.S. Topics studied include the effects of various gun policies, gun prevalence, and mass shootings on outcomes such as gun-related injuries and deaths, violent crime, mental health, and gun sales, as well as other idiosyncratic determinants of gun demand. Students will demonstrate ability to understand and interpret applied research in this area through evaluative summaries delivered via group presentations and written assessments along with several exams. Paired with Econ 458; graduate students are required to complete a capstone project.