Jonathan Caulkins
Jonathan Caulkins is a prominent researcher and professor known for his work in the field of drug policy and economics. He is associated with the Carnegie Mellon University and has contributed significantly to the understanding of drug markets, particularly in relation to opioid use and illicit drug trafficking. His recent research highlights the patterns of fentanyl seizures in the United States, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of drug flows from the southern border compared to the northern border.
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Jonathan Caulkins is a U.S. drug policy researcher who explains the changes that led to the opioid crisis in North America.
Why are fentanyl deaths in Europe a fraction of those seen in North America?
Canada· 2025-08-06
A Manhattan Institute report by Jonathan Caulkins and Bishu Giri of Carnegie Mellon University concludes that such levies, regardless of merits or drawbacks, cannot be justified as part of a pragmatic and data-informed response to the threat of illicit drugs in the U.S.
Vast majority of large U.S. fentanyl seizures happen along Mexican border, report findsCanada· 2025-07-03
