a column by David Abrams, Roberto Galbiati, Emeric Henry and Arnaud Philippefor VOX: CEPR’s Policy Portal
The rule of law in advanced democracies is based on the assumption that the law and its application are the same for all citizens. But research has shown that judges respond to ideology or political biases in their sentencing decisions.
This column examines how location can also influence criminal court sentences using data from the US state of North Carolina’s superior court system. It shows that, even after controlling for characteristics of judges, sentencing varies by location and responds to local norms.
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