Explanations for the Decline in Crime Rates Since 1995 Include

question 30

Multiple Choice

Explanations for the decline in crime rates since 1995 include all of the following except

• A) a booming economy.
• B) increased federal expenditures to combat crime.
• C) an increase in the prison population.
• D) the legalization of abortion.
• E) a lack of concern about crime among American citizens.

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Return on Assets, an indicator of how profitable a company is relative to its total assets, showing how efficient management is at using assets to generate earnings.

ROE

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