Which of the Following Would Be a Reason for a Recently

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a reason for a recently released criminal committing another crime according to the system-blame approach?

• A) The person did not reform in prison.
• B) The person is surrounded by ex-criminals.
• C) The person is inherently criminal.
• D) Many employers do not hire ex-convicts.

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, placing a higher burden on wealthier individuals.

Tax Incidence

The ultimate distribution of a tax burden.

Distribution

The process of making a product or service available for use or consumption by a consumer or business user.

Tax Shifting

Occurs when households can alter their behavior and do something to avoid paying a tax.