Crimes Such as Gambling or Prostitution That Are Not "Wrong

question 141

Multiple Choice

Crimes such as gambling or prostitution that are not "wrong in themselves" but are prohibited by government, are known as:

• A) mala prohibita.
• B) misdemeanors.
• C) positivist.
• D) victimology.
• E) mala in se.

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Definitions:

Intertemporal Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a seller changes prices over time for the same product or service to different consumers, aiming to maximize profits by targeting price sensitivity at different time periods.

Cellular Phone

A wireless handheld device that allows users to make and receive calls and access data services over a cellular network.

Price Discrimination

The practice of selling the same product to different customers at different prices for reasons not associated with cost differences.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit to consumers.