Notable recent commentary on links between lead exposure and crime rates Long-time readers may recall that I have long been intrigued by the (often under-discussed) social science research that suggests lead exposure levels may better account for variations in crime rates than just about any other single variable. In an number of older posts (linked below), I have flagged some articles on this topic, and I have always been eager to note work by researcher Rick Nevin and others who have been eager to put a spotlight on the lead-exposure-crime-link evidence. This week, interestingly, I have seen not only some new work by Rick Nevin on this topic, but also by another notable empiricist. Here are links to the new pieces: