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How Did Changing Attitudes About Crime Influence Prison Reform? Include

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How did changing attitudes about crime influence prison reform? Include a discussion of why the public was initially reluctant to reform prisons.


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Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods supplied that is exactly equal to the quantity of goods demanded at the market equilibrium price.

Invisible Hand Principle

Adam Smith's concept that self-interested behaviors in a free-market economy lead to economic benefits for all.

Competitive Markets

Markets characterized by a high level of competition where no single buyer or seller can influence prices significantly, leading to efficient distribution of resources.

General Welfare

General welfare refers to the overall health, prosperity, and happiness of a population.

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