The Optimal Level of Crime Control Is Achieved Where

question 19

Multiple Choice

The optimal level of crime control is achieved where

• A)the marginal reduction in the expected cost of crime equals the marginal cost of prevention.
• B)the average reduction in the expected cost of crime equals the average cost of prevention.
• C)the total reduction in the expected cost of crime equals the total cost of prevention.
• D)the police officers' association is satisfied.

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