Multiple Choice
Whom of the following would economists consider most likely to commit a crime?
A) An individual with a high paying job because he faces a lower opportunity cost if caught
B) An individual with a high paying job because he faces a higher opportunity cost if caught
C) An individual without a job because he faces a lower opportunity cost if caught
D) An individual without a job because he faces a higher opportunity cost if caught
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