Discuss the Social Implications of Differential Justice and Victim Discounting

question 29

Essay

Discuss the social implications of differential justice and victim discounting. How is the system
of justice compromised by these practices?

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Definitions:

Income Distribution

The way in which a nation’s total income is spread among its population.

United States

A country in North America, consisting of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Recent Decades

A term referring to the relatively immediate past, often used to describe changes or trends over the last 20 to 30 years.

Economic Situation

Macroeconomic factor that affects the way consumers buy merchandise and spend money, both in a marketer’s home country and abroad; see also inflation, foreign currency fluctuations, and interest rates.