Why Is It So Difficult to Track the Crime Rate

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why is it so difficult to track the crime rate over time?

• A) Most crimes are unreported.
• B) We lack good data on criminal activity prior to 1990.
• C) The way particular crimes are defined changes over time.
• D) Sociologists and criminologists do not use common methodologies.

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Definitions:

Reserve Requirements

Rules established by central banks that specify the lowest reserve amount that banks are required to maintain against customer deposits.

Checking Accounts

Bank accounts on which the account holder can draw checks against the money deposited.

Time Deposits

Banking or financial accounts that hold funds for a fixed period, during which the depositor cannot access their money without incurring a penalty.

Federal Banks

Centralized banking institutions established by a country to oversee the monetary system and implement national economic policies.