The Concept of Selective Incapacitation Rests on the Idea That:​

question 50

Multiple Choice

The concept of selective incapacitation rests on the idea that:​

• A) ​most serious offenders require short periods of incarceration.
• B) ​a small number of offenders are responsible for a disproportionate number of violent and property crimes.
• C) ​the cost of incarceration can be decreased by housing only serious violent drug offenders.
• D) ​the crime rate will remain relatively stable if serious felons are incarcerated for long periods.

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Definitions:

Fixed Input

A production factor that remains unchanged regardless of the level of output in the short run.

Marginal Product

The additional output generated by employing one more unit of a particular input, keeping other inputs constant.

Units of Labor

Measurements used to quantify the work input by labor forces, often referring to hours worked or number of workers.