For Bentham, Punishment Should Not Be Used to Imprison a Convicted

question 143

True/False

For Bentham, punishment should not be used to imprison a convicted offender but only as a temporary mechanism to ensure that the accused would appear at trial.

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Definitions:

CPI

The Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to assess price changes in the cost of living.

Price Level

A measure of the average prices of goods and services in an economy at a specific time, influencing purchasing power and economic policy.

Nominal Rate

The interest rate as stated without adjusting for inflation, representing the face value of financial transactions.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the return on investment; it is typically expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.