Two Study Methodologies Are Used to Examine the Deterrent Effect

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Essay

Two study methodologies are used to examine the deterrent effect of imprisonment: cross-sectional and longitudinal. Describe each of these methods generally, and how they are applied to studies of the effects of imprisonment. Which method would result in stronger evidence?

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Definitions:

International Competition

Rivalry between businesses or economies from different countries, competing in a global marketplace.

Regulation

The enforcement of laws by government or regulatory agencies that dictate how business can operate, often to protect consumers and the market.

Marginal Tax Rates

The rate at which your last dollar of income is taxed, indicating the rate applied to your next dollar of income.

High-Income Americans

Individuals or households that earn significantly above the national median income level in the United States.