Using the Terms of Robert Merton's Strain Theory, Which of the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

Using the terms of Robert Merton's strain theory, which of the following terms would correctly describe a gangster like Al Capone who made a lot of money breaking the law?

• A)innovator
• B)ritualist
• C)retreatist
• D)rebel

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Definitions:

Demand

In economics, demand is the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a certain period of time.

Great Recession

A severe global economic downturn that began in 2007 and lasted until about 2009, marked by significant declines in the housing market, financial failures, and a surge in unemployment rates.

Fiscal Policy

A government's strategy for managing its budget through taxation and spending to influence the economy.

Tax Cuts

Reductions in the amount of taxes imposed by the government.