Economic Impacts of Prison Growth (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
April 13, 2010 |
| Report Number |
R41177 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Suzanne M. Kirchhoff, Analyst in Industrial Organization and Business |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
This report provides an economic overview of the correctional sector as background for theunfolding debate over spending and other policies. It begins with information on the growth inprison populations in public and in private prisons. It also briefly explores the economic impactsof prison location. It is not intended a study of the effectiveness of sentencing and other laws, norof evolving polices aimed at reducing recidivism and prison populations. Thisreport will not be updated.Bills: S. 2772, S. 714, S. 1611, H.R. 4080, H.R. 413, H.R. 2450
