Multiple Choice
According to Elliot Currie, factors that explain the high crime rate in the United States by world standards include
A) cultural homogeneity.
B) a lack of interest in punishing offenders.
C) the high level of immigration.
D) emphasis on individual economic success, which weakens the social fabric.
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