Revisiting capital punishment: Factors that matter when receiving the death penalty (a state by state analysis)

Although the death penalty is popular by most accounts, is it really a good social policy? The purpose of this study is to add to this discussion by examining the factors that directly impact death penalty cases. The data used in this study come from the state level database which contains information on all decisions of initial capital direct, state and federal habeas corpus cases between 1973 and 1995. What are the factors that lead some state compared to others to use the death penalty more often? Some have suggested that this could be the result of a minority-majority conflict. The author discusses her findings in the context of the social policy debate and makes recommendations for change

South Carolina health professions data book

This publication by the Office of Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning provides information about both the health status of the population in South Carolina and the number of healthcare professionals actively practicing across the state

South Carolina health professions data book

This publication by the Office of Healthcare Workforce Analysis and Planning provides information about both the health status of the population in South Carolina and the number of healthcare professionals actively practicing across the state