An increase in the prison population would tend to cause,other things the same,a decrease in ________.

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An increase in the prison population would mean more people are employed (i.e., guards, administrative staff) in the prison system, which would decrease the natural rate of unemployment. This is because these individuals who were previously unemployed or underemployed are now able to find jobs in the prison system. The increase in employment opportunities would counterbalance any negative effects on the labor market caused by the increase in the prison population. The increase in the prison population would not have a direct impact on federal disabilities benefits, the use of temporary workers, or the college premium.

An Increase in the Prison Population Would Tend to Cause,other