The Fact That Shoplifters Report Engaging in the Crime Because

question 5

Multiple Choice

The fact that shoplifters report engaging in the crime because it is easy, low-risk, and abundant in opportunity is consistent with which theory of crime?

• A)differential association theory
• B)rational choice theory
• C)social bond theory
• D)strain theory

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Definitions:

Net Capital Outflows

The difference between the purchase of foreign assets by domestic residents and the purchase of domestic assets by foreigners; indicating the amount of money leaving a country to invest abroad minus the amount coming in.

Trade Deficit

A situation where a country's imports of goods and services exceed its exports, leading to a negative balance of trade.

Foreign Assets

Assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or businesses that are located in countries outside the investor's home country.

Foreign Price Level

A measure of the average prices of goods and services in a country relative to those in other countries, affecting exchange rates and purchasing power.