According to Studies by Leroy Gould,robbery Rates Tend to Increase

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to studies by Leroy Gould,robbery rates tend to increase during times of

• A)economic abundance.
• B)economic depression.
• C)absolute deprivation.
• D)cutbacks in police and government services.

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