According to Elliot Currie, Factors That Explain the High Crime

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to Elliot Currie, factors that explain the high crime rate in the United States by world standards include

• A) cultural homogeneity.
• B) a lack of interest in punishing offenders.
• C) the high level of immigration.
• D) emphasis on individual economic success, which weakens the social fabric.

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