Soros Justice Fellowships
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Gregory Hooks
2005
Washington State University
Hooks, Chair of the Sociology Department at Washington State University, will challenge the widely held assumption that prisons can contribute to economic growth, especially in hard-pressed local areas. Building on prior research showing that prisons in fact slow economic growth in their host communities, Hooks will probe the factors that cause prisons to drain local economies. He will also test his hypothesis that investments in educational facilities provide a positive boost to local economies by conducting a comparative analysis of the impact of prisons and educational institutions. In addition to pursuing this research, Hooks will travel to communities confronting prison construction and expansion to share his research on local economic impacts.
Pullman, WA |
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Soros Justice Fellowships
