Using Structured Professional Judgment,you Wish to Predict an Offender's Risk

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Essay

Using structured professional judgment,you wish to predict an offender's risk of violent recidivism (and not general recidivism).Of the assessment instruments described in your textbook,which one would you likely use? Provide a brief description of your chosen instrument.

Identify the protections and limitations of the Fair Housing Act and other anti-discrimination laws in real estate.

Grasp the concept and legal implications of foreclosure on real estate properties.

Understand the legal enforceability of real estate contracts, including the statute of frauds.

Recognize the role and regulation of zoning laws and other restrictions on real estate use.

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Definitions:

Surplus

The excess of a good or service that occurs when the quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded; surpluses occur when the price is above the equilibrium price.

Price Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, indicative of the product's sensitivity to price changes.

Availability of Substitutes

The presence of alternative goods or services that consumers can switch to when prices rise or quality decreases, affecting market demand and competition.

Bus Service

A public or private system offering regular travel on established routes by buses for the transportation of individuals.