Prison Doesn't Work the Way You Think
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Economist Jennifer Doleac discusses the ineffectiveness of long prison sentences on crime reduction and the benefits of leniency for first-time defendants.
Economist Jennifer Doleac discusses why long sentences don’t reduce crime, how first-time defendants benefit from leniency, and why clearance rates are key to crime reduction.
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