Those Unable to Obtain Desired Goods and Services Through Conventional

question 21

Multiple Choice

Those unable to obtain desired goods and services through conventional means may consequently resort to theft and other illegal activities. These activities are known as:

• A) instrumental crimes.
• B) expressive crimes.
• C) double marginality crimes.
• D) strict-liability crimes.

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Definitions:

Unused Capacity

The difference between a company's actual production and its maximum potential production if all resources were fully utilized.

Capacity

The maximum level of output that a company can sustain to produce in a given period under normal circumstances.

Machine-Hours

Machine-hours refer to the total time that machinery is in operation, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Unused Capacity

The portion of a company's production capability or resources that is not currently being utilized to generate revenue or output.