Why Do Some People Argue That Attempts to Reduce Much

question 134

Multiple Choice

Why do some people argue that attempts to reduce much of the crime in our society by governments "getting tough" on crime will not be successful?

• A)Because much of the crime in our society is drug related and the supply of illegal drugs is very inelastic.
• B)Because much of the crime in our society is drug related and the supply of illegal drugs is very elastic.
• C)Because much of the crime in our society is drug related and the demand for illegal drugs is very elastic.
• D)Because much of the crime in our society is drug related and the demand for illegal drugs is very inelastic.

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