The Question of Whether Current Public Functions Should Be Performed

question 2

Multiple Choice

The question of whether current public functions should be performed by the government or private sector is addressed by

• A) industrial policy.
• B) privatization.
• C) central planning.
• D) moral suasion.

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Definitions:

Merton's Theory

A sociological perspective that elaborates on the causes of deviant behavior, focusing on the disparity between societal goals and the means to achieve them; synonymous with Anomie-Strain Theory but with a specific focus on the work of Robert K. Merton.

Hippie Counter-Culture

A youth movement of the 1960s, characterized by a rejection of conventional social norms in favor of peace, love, and personal freedom.

Strain Theories

A sociological perspective that examines how societal structures pressure individuals to commit deviant or criminal acts due to an inability to achieve societal goals through legitimate means.

Control Theories

A branch of criminology that focuses on why individuals conform to societal norms and values, and what prevents them from engaging in criminal behavior.