According to Cole and Smith, Which Is Not an Explanation

question 1

Multiple Choice

According to Cole and Smith, which is not an explanation for the recent drop in both violent and property crime?

• A) The aging of the baby boomers
• B) Increased use of security systems
• C) A dramatic decline in the use of crack cocaine
• D) Greater awareness of the societal costs of crime
• E) Aggressive police efforts to keep handguns off the streets

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Definitions:

Automobile Manufacturing

Automobile Manufacturing involves the large-scale production of cars and other vehicles, combining processes such as design, engineering, and assembly.

Women's Dress Manufacturing

The industry sector focused on the design, creation, and distribution of dresses specifically for women.

Cotton Farming

The agricultural practice of cultivating cotton plants for their fibers, which are used in textile production.

Differentiated Oligopoly

A market structure in which a few companies dominate the market and sell products that are different but closely related, often with marketing brands, designs, or functionalities.