An Economic Function of Criminal Law Is to

question 80

Multiple Choice

An economic function of criminal law is to

• A)reduce opportunities for Pareto improvements
• B)reduce the number of involuntary exchanges
• C)define property rights
• D)increase prices in the economy
• E)protect involuntary exchanges in the economy

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