The Assumption That Sexual Assault of Women Is Rare Because

question 12

Short Answer

The assumption that sexual assault of women is rare because official crime statistics show very few sexual assaults reported is an example of minimization.

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Definitions:

Consumer's Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay.

Earplugs

Devices inserted in the ear canal to protect the ears from loud noises, water, foreign bodies, or excessive wind.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks an individual's preferences over a set of goods or outcomes.

Equivalent Variation

A measure in economics that calculates the change in income required to reach the utility level before a price change, keeping the new prices constant.