The Expansion of the Prison System and the Increased Imprisonment

question 68

Multiple Choice

The expansion of the prison system and the increased imprisonment of people for drug crimes had an especially dramatic impact on

• A) the families of White women struggling with drug addictions.
• B) poor African American families.
• C) American Indian families living on reservations.
• D) immigrants from Latin America and Asia.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

Producer surplus is the difference between the amount that a producer is paid for a good and the minimum amount they would be willing to accept for that good, essentially representing the profit made by the producer.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both between two or more parties, either within a country or internationally.

Coffee

A beverage made from roasted and ground beans of the Coffea plant, consumed globally for its stimulating effect.

Exporter

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