Compare and Contrast the UCR and NIBRS

question 25

Essay

Compare and contrast the UCR and NIBRS. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each. Which do you consider to be a better measure of crime and why?

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Definitions:

Final Demand

The demand for finished goods and services by consumers, businesses, and government, excluding intermediate goods.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which something is sold, determining the profit or loss made from a transaction.

Close Substitutes

Products or services that can easily replace each other in the eyes of the consumer, having nearly the same utility or function.

Productivity

A measure of the efficiency of production, often calculated as the ratio of output to inputs used in the production process.