Most Informants Cooperate with Law Enforcement

question 51

Multiple Choice

Most informants cooperate with law enforcement

• A) because they've turned over a new leaf and are recommitted to a law-abiding lifestyle.
• B) for the monetary rewards.
• C) to exact revenge on another criminal.
• D) because they fear becoming a victim of another criminal.
• E) to receive a reduced sentence for a pending criminal matter.

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Definitions:

Purely Competitive Firm

A company in a market where there are many buyers and sellers, the products are homogeneous, and there are no barriers to entry or exit, leading to zero economic profit in the long run.

Sinking Funds

Specialized funds set aside or saved by a company to repay debt or bonds, or to replace capital assets in the future.

Unrecoverable Costs

Expenses that have been paid and cannot be recovered, often referred to as sunk costs, which should not factor into future spending decisions.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, or loan repayments.