Max Kapustin

Max Kapustin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Cornell University. His research focuses on interventions to improve life outcomes for disadvantaged youth and adults in U.S. cities, particularly efforts to reduce exposure to violence. Using large-scale experiments and causal inference methods, his work examines the effects of cognitive behavioral interventions, employment programs, mentorship, and data-driven police management changes. Earlier research explored the impact of housing vouchers on children’s behavior and long-term outcomes. His research is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and Arnold Ventures. Kapustin received his PhD in Economics from the University of Michigan and previously served as a Senior Research Director at the University of Chicago Crime and Education Labs.

Max Kapustin is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Cornell University, specializing in Crime, Education, and Health. His research explores the intersection of these fields, focusing on policy interventions and their impacts. Kapustin's work includes evaluating the effects of housing assistance on child outcomes, analyzing gun violence prevention strategies, and examining labor market impacts of housing vouchers. He also investigates policing and management practices, as well as the use of machine learning in predicting and preventing gun violence. His research contributes to understanding how policy can improve public safety and social welfare.