A Major Reason African Americans Make Up a Disproportionate Share

question 12

Multiple Choice

A major reason African Americans make up a disproportionate share of prison populations is _____.

• A) selection bias
• B) ​recidivism
• C) ​institutional racism
• D) ​crime profiling

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Dividends Paid

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Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds; it is the price paid for the use of borrowed money, or, for corporations, the price paid for the use of borrowed capital.

Payout Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of earnings a company pays to its shareholders in the form of dividends.

Net Income

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