-Figure 6.2,"How Much Is Enough? The Explosion in the Number of U.S. Prisoners," shows the U.S. prison population has increased nearly tenfold since 1970. What are some reasons for this massive increase in the prison population and what are some alternatives to building more prisons?
Definitions:
Indemnification
A financial agreement in which one party agrees to cover the losses or damages incurred by another.
Entrustment
The transfer of goods to a merchant who ordinarily deals in that type of goods. If the merchant subsequently sells them to a good-faith third-party purchaser, the buyer acquires good title to the goods.
Merchant Authority
The legal ability of a retailer or agent to act on behalf of a business in a way that binds the business.
Void Title
A legal term indicating that a transfer of property or title lacks legal validity or enforceability.
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