Arguments in Favor of Disclosing Victims' Names in the Media

question 42

Multiple Choice

Arguments in favor of disclosing victims' names in the media include which of the following?

• A) The public has a right to know.
• B) The prosecutor has a right to know.
• C) All crimes are made public.
• D) Rape victims should not be favored.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The gap between what consumers are ready and able to spend for a good or service and the actual amount they pay.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to expend on a good or service, reflecting the value they place on it.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between the total sum consumers are prepared and capable of spending on a product or service and what they end up spending.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.