Which of the Following Is a Negative Consequence of America's

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative consequence of America's high rate of incarceration?

• A) Increased rate of extradition of dangerous convicts
• B) A rise in recidivism
• C) Increased incidence of teenage pregnancy
• D) A rise in capital punishment

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Call Option

A financial contract giving the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to purchase a stock, bond, commodity, or other asset at a specified price within a specific time period.

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The fixed price at which the holder of an option can buy (in the case of a call) or sell (in the case of a put) the underlying asset.

Return on Investment

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or compare the efficiency of several investments, calculated as the return divided by the cost of the investment.

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