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- Prison labor contributes over $11 billion to the economy annually, but incarcerated individuals earn only 13 to 52 cents per hour.
- The historical roots of prison labor date back to colonial times, evolving through the 13th Amendment into today's complex system.
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The Role of Prison Labor in the Economy
Prison labor plays a significant role in the U.S. economy, generating over $11 billion worth of goods and services annually despite the workers receiving minimal pay. Many incarcerated individuals perform various jobs, including manufacturing products and providing services, which significantly reduce operational costs for businesses and government entities. For example, goods produced in prison factories are sold to state agencies at prices well below the market rate, relying on the exceedingly low wages of roughly 13 to 52 cents per hour that many prisoners earn. This system, which allows for profits to be made from extremely underpaid labor, has raised moral and ethical concerns about the treatment of incarcerated workers.
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