Bourgon and Armstrong (2005)did a Study to Investigate How Much

question 61

Multiple Choice

Bourgon and Armstrong (2005) did a study to investigate how much treatment is needed to reduce criminal offending. Their results suggest that _______.

• A)all prisoners would benefit from the maximum amount of treatment.
• B)it doesn't matter how much treatment one provides; offenders will still reoffend at the same rate.
• C)it is not possible to have a favorable impact on a prisoner over a relatively short period of time.
• D)offenders with different risk/need levels require different amount of treatment for an effective "dosage."

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold, determined by the forces of supply and demand.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved.

Under Production

A situation where less is produced than could be achieved with the available resources, often leading to inefficiencies and unmet demand.