The Results of Research on Recidivism Indicate That the Factor

question 56

Multiple Choice

The results of research on recidivism indicate that the factor most strongly related to the likelihood of rearrest was:

• A) socioeconomic class.
• B) educational achievement.
• C) prior arrest history.
• D) family life and living conditions.

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Definitions:

External Benefit

Positive effects of a transaction or activity on third parties not directly involved in the transaction, which are not reflected in the market price.

Negative Externality

A negative externality is a cost imposed on a third party not involved in the production or consumption of a good or service, such as pollution.

Positive Externality

A beneficial effect experienced by a third party who did not choose to incur that benefit, often resulting from an individual's or firm's actions.

Corrective Tax

A tax designed to internalize externalities, effectively correcting market outcomes that might otherwise result in social inefficiency.