Final answer:
Todd Clear's article does not suggest that incarceration always increases crime; instead, incarceration's effects vary based on the offender and the type of crime. Counterproductive and increase future criminal activity.
Step-by-step explanation:
The claim that Todd Clear's article "The Effects of High Imprisonment Rates on Communities" suggests that incarceration increases crime is FALSE.
The literature provides a nuanced view that incarceration can reduce crime in some instances, particularly with high-risk offenders, but can also have counterproductive effects, particularly with juvenile or non-violent offenders.
Studies by Levitt and others indicate that incarceration has a deterrent effect for certain crimes and populations but can be ineffective or even harmful for others, such as juveniles.
Similarly, research by Lochner and Moretti demonstrates the importance of education in reducing crime, suggesting alternative approaches to incarceration.
Overall, while the effect of incarceration on crime rates is complex and multifaceted, the general consensus is that high incarceration rates may not uniformly reduce crime and can have adverse effects on communities.