Which of the Following Are Arguments in Favor of Private

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are arguments in favor of private prisons?
I. Private prisons are likely to have lower costs than public prisons.
II. Private prisons have a stronger incentive to reduce inmate violence because it lowers costs.
III. Private prisons have a stronger incentive to uphold prisoner's civil rights because it reduces expensive lawsuits.

• A) I only
• B) I and II only
• C) II and III only
• D) I, II, and III

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