The Opportunity Cost of Committing a Crime and Spending 5

question 5

Multiple Choice

The opportunity cost of committing a crime and spending 5 years in jail:

• A) is the same for everyone.
• B) is higher for people who are employed than for the unemployed.
• C) is zero because the costs of jail are paid for by the government.
• D) equals the fines and legal fees.

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