Jailing Is Failing: The Economics of Prison

Economist Saul Eslake joins Lex and Greg to examine the soaring cost of imprisonment in Australia, high rates of reoffending, and whether our tough-on-crime approach is delivering results or making the problem worse. You can learn more about Saul's work at www.sauleslake.info You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Guest: Saul Eslake Editor: Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting Media Original music by Justin Humphries - Phoenix Sound Studios Email the show at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.