Should Individuals Who Are Eventually Exonerated by DNA Evidence Receive

question 39

Essay

Should individuals who are eventually exonerated by DNA evidence receive monetary compensation for their time spent in prison? If so, how do you measure in dollar amounts the proper restitution?

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Definitions:

Induced Consumption

Describes consumer spending that increases when income increases and decreases when income decreases, directly related to the level of disposable income.

Average Propensity

The proportion of total income or revenue that is spent on a certain category of expenditures or savings.

Save

The process of setting aside a portion of current income for future use or investment.

Obtrusively Expensive

Describing an item or service whose price is excessively high, attracting attention in a way that may seem offensive or overt.