The Three Components of Deterrence Theory Are Severity,certainty,and Speed of Legal

question 61

Multiple Choice

The three components of deterrence theory are severity,certainty,and speed of legal sanctions (punishment) .Of these components,deterrence theorists tend to believe that the _???________ of punishment seems to have the strongest impact.

• A)severity
• B)certainty
• C)speed
• D)the impact of the components is equal

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The gap in financial terms between total earnings and all financial burdens, considering both express and tacit costs.

Short Run

A period of time during which at least one of a firm's inputs is fixed, limiting the firm's ability to adjust to changes in demand or production costs.

Perfectly Competitive Firm

A firm operating in a market where there are many buyers and sellers, with none being able to influence the market price of the product.

Marginal Cost

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