According to Liedka, Piehl, and Useem (2006), the expansion of prisons:
A) prevented crime in the early years, but their effects have reached a point of diminishing returns
B) have had no effect on crime rates
C) were less effective in the early years, but have prevented more crimes in recent years
D) have increased crime rates with each prison expansion

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The expansion of prisons initially prevented crime, but over time, the effectiveness of this approach has diminished, indicating a point of diminishing returns. This suggests that while prisons may have contributed to a reduction in crime initially, the benefits of expanding prisons decrease as more and more are built.

According to Liedka, Piehl, and Useem (2006), the Expansion of Prisons