Using the Economist's Definition,to Say That the Amount of Crime

question 8

Multiple Choice

Using the economist's definition,to say that the amount of crime control is efficient means that

• A)the crime rate is approximately zero.
• B)few false arrests occur.
• C)the marginal benefit of the last dollar spent on crime control equals the marginal cost.
• D)the conviction rate is nearly 100%.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Betting

The action of gambling money on the outcome of a race, game, or other unpredictable events.

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, focusing on the arguments and evidence presented.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues or heuristics, rather than the logical content of the message, to influence someone's attitude or decision.