Does Prison Harden Inmates? A Discontinuity-based Approach

Some two million Americans are currently incarcerated, with roughly six hundred thousand to be released this year. Despite this, little is known about the effects of confinement conditions on the post-release lives of inmates. Focusing on post-release criminal activity, we identify the causal effect...

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Main Author: Jesse M. Shapiro (Author)
Contributors: M. Keith Chen
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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