The Cost of Maintaining A(n) Inmate Is Much Higher Than

question 3

Multiple Choice

The cost of maintaining a(n) inmate is much higher than costs associated with other incarcerated populations.

• A) ​elderly
• B) ​minority
• C) ​female
• D) ​male

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Definitions:

Rate of Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified time period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's cost.

Invested

The act of allocating resources, typically money, into something with the expectation of generating income or profit, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or a business venture.

Balance of Trade Surplus

A situation where the value of a country's exports exceeds the value of its imports over a given period, indicating a positive balance of trade.

Exports

Goods or services produced in one country and sold to buyers in another, contributing to the selling country's national income.