A Positivist Would Most Likely Agree with Which Statement

question 57

Multiple Choice

A positivist would most likely agree with which statement?

• A) "Crime occurs due to specific, observable causes."
• B) "Human nature is hedonistic, rational, and endowed with free will."
• C) "Actions should be judged according to the principle of utility."
• D) "Punishments should be certain, swift, and severe."

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Definitions:

Earning Per Share

The earnings a company makes per share of its common stock outstanding, signifying how profitable the company is.

Total Equity

The value left in a company after deducting total liabilities from total assets, representing the ownership value in the company.

Profit Margin

A financial metric expressed as a percentage, indicating how much of each dollar in revenue is translated into profit.

Market-to-Book Ratio

A comparison of a company's current market value to its book value, used to assess whether a stock is under or overvalued.