Which of the following was not a reason for the increase in the state prison population between 1980 and 2010?

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The Great Recession, which began in late 2007 and lasted until the early 2010s, is not directly linked to the increase in state prison populations between 1980 and 2010. The rise in prison populations during this period was more directly influenced by policies related to the War on Drugs, increasing rates of parole revocation, and the War on Crime, which emphasized tougher sentencing laws and policies.

Which of the Following Was Not a Reason for the Increase