Benjamin Hansen, University of Oregon (IMAGE) University of Oregon Caption Benjamin Hansen, an economist at the University of Oregon, has found that punishments aimed at alcohol intoxicated drivers are working, but suggests that lowering legal thresholds and increasing levels of punishments would make drivers think more seriously about drinking and driving. Credit University of Oregon Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.