What Would a Researcher Be Called Who Takes the Position

question 38

Multiple Choice

What would a researcher be called who takes the position that crime rates are linked to class level and that those in lower classes are more likely to commit crime because of their economic struggles?

• A)a biosocial theorist
• B)a social structure theorist
• C)a cognitive theorist
• D)a Marxist theorist

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing their net benefit.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, leading to market balance.

Mutually Beneficial Trades

Exchanges between parties that provide benefits or gains to all involved, enhancing their welfare or utility.

Well-Functioning Markets

Markets that efficiently allocate resources through the mechanism of supply and demand, leading to optimal outcomes for both buyers and sellers.