Cost Quote by John Money
“It costs $30,000 to $50,000 per year to send someone to jail. You don't have to pay so much to send someone to school at Johns Hopkins.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Academic Lecture, John Money, 1995
Comparing high cost of incarceration to education expenses.
In simple terms: Jail costs more than school.
Key Takeaway
Invest in education over incarceration.
Themes
justice
education
economics
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- prison reform
- school funding
- budget planning
Key Concepts
public policy
cost analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives reduce recidivism?
- How can funds be reallocated effectively?
A Different Perspective
Education may not address all crime causes.
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