What Is Not Given as a Reason for Levels of Incarceration

question 88

Multiple Choice

What is not given as a reason for levels of incarceration affecting the crime rate?

• A)Offenders behind bars can't commit crime
• B)Fewer youth means less crime
• C)Threat of prison a deterrent to crime
• D)High levels of incarceration means fewer would-be criminals on the street

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Definitions:

Efficient

The characteristic of a resource allocation that maximizes the total surplus received by all members of society.

Production Possibilities Frontier

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Technological Advance

The introduction and application of new technologies and methods that improve productivity and efficiency.

Unemployment

A situation where individuals who are able and willing to work are unable to find jobs.