Asked by Lucas Rands on Apr 27, 2024
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All of the following would reduce property crime by increasing its "price," except
A) imposing greater penalties for those who are caught and convicted.
B) using more sophisticated security systems.
C) enhancing the legitimate earnings of potential criminals.
D) cutting out the middlemen ("fences") by selling stolen goods via Internet auction sites.
Property Crime
Refers to crimes that involve the theft of personal property without the use of force against the victim.
Internet Auction Sites
Online platforms where goods and services are sold through a bidding process, with the highest bid typically winning the item.
Greater Penalties
Refers to the imposition of harsher punishments or fines to deter undesirable actions or behavior within a specific context.
- Gain an understanding of the economic justifications for behaviors such as gift-giving, theft, and participation in market activities.
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Molly McDaidApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Options A, B, and C all involve increasing the cost or risk associated with committing property crimes, either through legal penalties, security measures, or reducing the economic incentive to commit crimes by providing better legal earning opportunities. Option D, however, would potentially make it easier for criminals to sell stolen goods by providing a direct and possibly anonymous way to reach buyers, thus reducing the "price" of property crime by making it more profitable or easier, rather than increasing it.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the economic justifications for behaviors such as gift-giving, theft, and participation in market activities.