Eric A. Baldwin is Postdoctoral Research Fellow and an emerging voice in the fields of public policy, political science, empirical legal studies and applied microeconomics particularly in the areas of gun policy, campaign finance, and criminal justice reform (indigent defense). Mentored by Professor John J. Donohue III, Dr. Baldwin employs rigorous quantitative methods to analyze the societal impacts of law and policy. His current research explores gun policy and Political Action Committee activity in the United States. He also currently examines collaborative and holistic defense practices, examining how these models influence case outcomes and reduce recidivism.

Dr. Baldwin’s work also explores the role of economic factors in influencing crime rates, political radicalization, and American populism.  With research that aims to bridge the divide between academic research and practical reform, Dr. Baldwin contributes to policy discussions on gun violence prevention, criminal justice, equity, and the efficacy of legal frameworks. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from UCLA and is committed to advancing empirical research that informs transformative policy change.

His latest NBER working paper, “Financial Firepower: The Strategic Contributions of the Gun Lobby” is linked here.