Many Studies Have Found That Neighborhood Watch Programs Are Not

question 10

Multiple Choice

Many studies have found that neighborhood watch programs are not only unsupportive in reducing crime, but these groups actually ______.

• A)increase property crime within the neighborhoods
• B)increase violent crime within the neighborhoods
• C)increase the fear of crime in some places
• D)displace some crime to nearby neighborhoods

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Definitions:

Paying Dividends

The act of distributing a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders as a reward for their investment.

Growth Oriented Firms

Companies that prioritize reinvestment of earnings into the business to drive sales and profit growth, often at the expense of short-term dividends.

Nonpayment of Dividends

The failure of a corporation to distribute earned profits to its shareholders at expected times.

Flotation Costs

The costs incurred by a company when issuing new securities, including underwriting, legal, and registration fees.