The term "prison-industrial complex" has been used by critics to describe the current American prison system.This refers to the fact that:
A) recent crackdowns on corporate crime have increased the proportion of inmates who are corporate executives
B) prisons increasingly employ inmates in factory work (e.g., constructing furniture or imprinting license plates)
C) large numbers of people have vested economic and political interests in the expansion of the prison system
D) jails and prisons have instituted costly job training programs for inmates to enter industrial jobs upon release
E) high rates of incarceration of persons of a lower class have led to a decrease in the industrial labor force

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The term "prison-industrial complex" refers to the fact that many different entities, such as private prisons, prison labor industries, and government officials, have a vested interest in the expansion of the prison system. This interest can include financial gains, job security, and political power, creating a complex web of incentives that drive the growth of the prison system. This growth has been criticized for prioritizing profit and punishment over rehabilitation and social justice.

The Term "Prison-Industrial Complex" Has Been Used by Critics to Describe