Philip J. Cook

Philip J. Cook is professor emeritus of public policy and economics at Duke University. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and honorary fellow in the American Society of Criminology. He previously served as director and chair of the Sanford Institute of Public Policy.

Contributions

Gun Violence is THE Crime Problem

Gun violence, and the fear of gun violence, distort the lives of millions of Americans.

Philip J. Cook and Jens Ludwig

Cops Are Crucial

What police can do differently to save lives

Anthony A. Braga and Philip J. Cook

Incrementalism Beats YOLO

There is plenty of evidence that incremental social policies have made the world a better place.

Philip J. Cook and Jens Ludwig