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Which is more expensive for the state, i.e., even from a pure capitalist point of view the least favorable option.
From a Pure capitalist POV, the only thing wrong with that scenario is that the prisoners probably won't be working. Or won't be working enough. Capitalism isn't concerned with a balanced state budget
Nah in America prisoners are literal slaves as allowed in the 13th amendment so the GAP and Nike will be plenty happy the more people are in prison. :(