One Evening, Barney Is Walking Through a Neighborhood When He

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One evening, Barney is walking through a neighborhood when he decides he is going to break into a home and steal belongings inside. Barney breaks a window and enters the home. Once inside, he takes more than $10,000 worth of property. While trying to escape Barney is arrested. With what crime will Barney be charged? What is the actus reus of this crime? What is the mens rea of this crime? Will the prosecutor be successful in arguing that this is an aggravated offense? Why or why not?

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Prime Working Age

The age range typically considered most productive and desirable for employment, often defined as 25 to 64 years.

Labor-Force Participation Rate

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