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The Prison Labor Problem Under Nra Administration and the Prison Compact - Softcover

Vernon J. Clarke

 
9780260897657: The Prison Labor Problem Under Nra Administration and the Prison Compact

Synopsis

This book studies the Prison Labor Problem under NRA Administration and the Prison Compact. It analyzes the experience of the National Recovery Administration (NRA) with prison-made goods competing with products of private industry. Competition between prison goods and free industry goods was a significant issue during the Great Depression, when the NRA was created. The author examines the NRA's efforts to address the issue, including proposed code provisions, conferences with industry code authorities, and the establishment of the Prison Labor Authority. The book also delves into the Prison Compact, a voluntary agreement among states to regulate prison labor and ensure fair competition. The author discusses the objectives, formulation, and implementation of the Compact, as well as its legal aspects and the challenges it faced. The book provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between prison labor and private industry, offering a historical perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding the issue.

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