High incarceration rates tend to be a reflection of ideological oppression or corruption rather than a straightforward solution to decreasing crime rates. Countries like Turkey and the United States exemplify this trend.
Economic motivations underpin some countries' high incarceration rates, particularly those that depend on tourism. They maintain strict law enforcement to create a safe environment to attract tourists and protect their economy.
The article underscores that there is no evidence directly linking higher incarceration rates with lower crime rates, revealing a more complex interaction between criminal justice policies and societal ideologies.
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