Some of my primary research interests are public policy and economic history. My research involves examining the historical effects of occupational licensing policies on labor market market outcomes for African-Americans, immigrants, and women, particularly in the late 19th century and early-mid 20th century. Additionally, I am interested in examining the factors that lead to historical passage of occupational licensing laws, which includes the number of practitioners in different occupations at the state level.
Jason's research focuses at the intersection of economic history, public policy, labour economics, and racial and socio-economic inequality. Jason’s current research uses causal methodologies to examine the historical and contemporary effects of occupational regulation on labor market outcomes for vulnerable populations, including people with criminal records. Additionally, Jason researches the political economy of occupational regulation, including the economic, political, demographic, and institutional factors that lead to occupational regulation.