Hindsight Bias and the Nevin Shetty Trial: How Outcome-Driven Prosecution Distorts Justice

Hindsight bias is one of the most well-documented cognitive distortions in behavioral psychology. Once you know how something turned out, it is nearly impossible to evaluate the decision that preceded it as if you did not know the outcome. This bias is dangerous in any context. In a courtroom, it can be the difference between … Read more

The Tax Credit Most Employers Miss: Nevin Shetty on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Nevin Shetty’s work has drawn attention from national organizations including the NACDL. Among the many data points in his book Second Chance Economics, one stands out for its immediate practical value to employers: the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, a federal program that puts real money back into the pockets of companies that hire from underrepresented populations. … Read more