An Act of Government Agents to Induce a Person to Commit

question 129

Multiple Choice

An act of government agents to induce a person to commit a crime that is not normally considered by the person for the purpose of prosecuting that person is called

• A)a sting operation.
• B)the magnet phenomenon.
• C)entrapment.
• D)crime mapping.

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Definitions:

Subsidized

Financial support extended by the government or another body to reduce the cost of goods, services, or activities to encourage more consumption or participation.

Natural Monopolist

A single provider of a good or service in a market, where the nature of the product or service makes competition impractical due to high infrastructure or start-up costs.

Regulatory Commission

A governmental body responsible for enforcing specific regulations and overseeing the practices within certain industries.

Economic Profit

A financial gain that exceeds both the explicit and implicit costs associated with business operations.