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Punishment and Prejudice: Racial Disparities in the War on Drugs
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Fraction of Black and White Male Population in Prison
 
Complete Table: Fraction of Black and White Male Population in Prison
Fraction of Black and White Male Population in Prison
DC 1/626 1/13
Iowa 1/244 1/13
Oklahoma 1/104 1/13
Rhode Island 1/174 1/14
Texas 1/172 1/14
Wisconsin 1/292 1/14
Connecticut 1/292 1/15
Delaware 1/136 1/15
Arizona 1/87 1/17
Ohio 1/180 1/17
National Average 1/210 1/21