What factors contributed to the emergence of a market for private prisons in the U.S.?  Discuss the relationship between politics, ideology, and private prisons.  How can policy makers optimize the use of private prisons in the criminal justice system?
Essay responses should use APA style rules and be a minimum of 800 words.  It is expected 
that the essay responses will be substantive and well-written with academic support and correct grammar. Minimum of 5 sources.