Which of the Following Is a Key Characteristic of Messner

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Messner and Rosenfeld's institutional-anomie theory?

• A) The American Dream emphasizes monetary success,and the poor are disproportionately susceptible to the draw of wealth they cannot easily achieve.
• B) Only those who grow up wealthy are exposed to the ideal of the American Dream and this leads to higher amounts of white-collar crime.
• C) The economy is largely misunderstood by those who hold the most power.
• D) The splitting of production from finance in large corporations distances shareholders from the daily operation of the company.

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