Sarah Payne 2 Prin.L.J. 14             The United States’ prison population is currently the second highest globally, falling closely behind China at just over 1.5 million individuals incarcerated.[1] This means the United States accounts for approximately 25% of the world’s prison population, despite accounting for just 5% of the world’s population overall.[2] Furthermore, the average … Continue reading The Economic Impact of Prison Labor for Incarcerated Individuals and Taxpayers