The Number of People Housed in Private Prisons Has ______

question 52

Multiple Choice

The number of people housed in private prisons has ______.

• A) stabilized
• B) increased dramatically
• C) increased slightly
• D) decreased

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Definitions:

Economic Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, generally measured by GDP.

Market Sector

A segment of the economy into which large groups of businesses and companies can be categorized based on their business activities.

Deadweight Losses

The loss of economic efficiency that can occur when equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved.

Economic Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, typically measured as a percentage increase in real GDP.