Date of Award
8-2011
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Legacy Department
Economics
Committee Chair/Advisor
Dougan, William R
Committee Member
Sauer , Raymond D
Committee Member
Tollison , Robert D
Committee Member
Simon , Curtis J
Abstract
The effect of prison conditions and discretionary parole on inmate behavior and crime rates is examined. Evidence suggests that prison conditions and crime rates are positively related, and that a shift away from discretionary parole leads to lower crime rates, but possibly higher levels of inmate misconduct.
Recommended Citation
Wilson, David, "Crime, Punishment, and Institutions" (2011). All Dissertations. 763.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/763