Suppose That SmallCity,USA,is Considering Hiring an Additional Police Officer

question 86

Multiple Choice

Suppose that SmallCity,USA,is considering hiring an additional police officer.The reduction in crime is estimated to be worth $20 for each of SmallCity's 3,000 residents.What should the city do?

• A)Hire the police officer because additional safety is priceless.
• B)Hire the police officer if the cost of the new officer is less than $60,000.
• C)Do not hire the police officer because the costs exceed the benefits.
• D)Hire the police officer only if the benefit to the residents exceeds $3,000.

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