What Do Durlauf and Nagin Conclude About the Merit of Long

question 8

Multiple Choice

What do Durlauf and Nagin conclude about the merit of long prison sentences?

• A) Long prison sentences are difficult to justify on a deterrence-based,crime prevention basis.
• B) Long prison sentences tend to moderately decrease crime.
• C) Long prison sentences are easy to justify on a deterrence-based,crime prevention basis.
• D) Long prison sentences are easy to justify on a deterrence-based,crime prevention basis,but only for young offenders.

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