"The Uncounted Workforce" 'Exit Ticket'

When was this podcast episode published?

• June 29, 2002

• July 29, 2020

• June 29, 2020

• July 29, 2002

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According to Garcia, how long has prison labor helped to fuel the U.S economy?

• Late 19th Century

• Early 20th Century

• Late 20th Century

• Early 21st Century

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Based on the information provided by the podcast, why is the prison labor industry misunderstood? (select all that apply)

• Incarcerated workers are not included in official employment statistics

• Because people believe prisoners deserve to work for slave wages

• There's little economic research done on this topic

• All of the above

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What is one of the reasons many prisoners work regardless of the poor working conditions?

• Prisoners can use work as a reason to get free supplies

• Prisoners can use work as a reason to get a lot of commissary money

• Prisoners can use work as a reason to get their sentences reduced

• None of the above

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What are potential consequences prisoners may face if they refuse to work? (select all that apply)

• Prisoners may face not having their sentence reduced

• Prisoners may face solitary confinement

• Luxury accommodations
• Early release

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Based on the information from Just Mercy, along with "The Uncounted Workforce," what connection might America's mass incarceration rates have with the prison labor force?

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