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Prison Gangs and Governance: David Skarbek

The Answer Is Transaction Costs

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Governance in Chaos: The Role of Rules in Prisons

This chapter explores how rules and institutions emerge in prison environments where traditional legal systems are absent. It highlights the paradox of voluntary coercion, the roles of non-state entities, and the complex dynamics of prison gangs in maintaining order and providing governance.

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