All of the Following Are Potential Motivations That Underlie Punishment

question 9

Multiple Choice

All of the following are potential motivations that underlie punishment in the criminal justice system except

• A)retribution.
• B)incapacitation.
• C)nullification.
• D)deterrence.

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Definitions:

Disequilibrium

The condition that exists in a market when the plans of buyers do not match those of sellers; a temporary mismatch between quantity supplied and quantity demanded as the market seeks equilibrium

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate various activities in its economy, which can include fiscal policy, monetary policy, tariffs, and regulation.

Mismatch

A situation where there is a discrepancy or lack of alignment between two or more factors, often leading to inefficiency.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level in a market.