Michael Wilson works around the country as a cost-benefit and criminal justice research consultant. In this role he provides technical assistance in implementing cost-benefit models to multiple states and counties. He also works with counties to conduct cost-analysis of justice reinvestment strategies and has created jail and prison projections models as part of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Michael has also worked directly with states and counties to create cost-benefit models and build capacity within the jurisdiction to continue doing this work. He has taught cost-benefit seminars and webinars through the Pew Charitable Trust, California State Association of Counties, Vera Institute of Justice, Justice System Partners, Crime and Justice Institute, and Justice Research and Statistics Association.
In his previous position, Michael worked as an economist for the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and as the Statistical Analysis Center Director. He analyzed sentencing policy and projected fiscal impacts for the Governor's Office and State Legislature. Michael received his bachelor’s, master’s, and candidate of philosophy degrees in economics from the University of California at San Diego.
Contact Michael Wilson for more information (503) 949-8702 .
In his previous position, Michael worked as an economist for the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and as the Statistical Analysis Center Director. He analyzed sentencing policy and projected fiscal impacts for the Governor's Office and State Legislature. Michael received his bachelor’s, master’s, and candidate of philosophy degrees in economics from the University of California at San Diego.
Contact Michael Wilson for more information (503) 949-8702 .