Crime Rates Are Higher in Poor Neighbourhoods

question 62

Multiple Choice

Crime rates are higher in poor neighbourhoods. To a sociologist, why might this occur?

• A) Because people in poor neighbourhoods commit more crime
• B) Because people in poor neighbourhoods are natural-born criminals
• C) Because people in poor neighbourhoods are more likely to get caught
• D) Because everyone in poor neighbourhoods commits a crime at some point

Identify the reasons opportunity costs arise due to the scarcity of resources.

Calculate the opportunity cost of attending college considering various financial aspects.

Understand the concept of marginal cost in different contexts.

Differentiate between economic concepts and misconceptions.

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