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

question 40

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Return on Total Assets

A financial ratio that measures the net income produced by total assets during a period by comparing net income to the average total assets, indicating how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate earnings.

Net Income Before Interest and Taxes

Earnings of a company before interest and tax expenses are deducted; also known as operating profit.

Accounts Receivable Turnover

A financial metric that measures how many times a company collects its average accounts receivable in a period, indicating the efficiency of extending credit and collecting debts.

Average Accounts Receivable

The average amount of money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services provided on credit over a specified period.