Word Count up to 250 "The Economy's Impact on Crime" Please respond to the following: 1. From the first e-Activity, analyze economic theory and how it is used to explain the causes of crime. 2....

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"The Economy's Impact on Crime"
Please respond to the following:


1. From the first e-Activity, analyze economic theory and how it is used to explain the causes of crime.


2. Discuss whether or not you agree with the video-suggested causes of crime. Justify your response with citations and research.


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Watch the video titled “The Economy’s Impact on Crime” (01 min 50 s) located here. Be prepared to discuss.




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The Economy's Impact On Crime



Duration: (1:50)


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Added:
12/23/08



YouTube URL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xExwgTGEtU


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Answered Same DayDec 26, 2021

Answer To: Word Count up to 250 "The Economy's Impact on Crime" Please respond to the following: 1. From the...

Robert answered on Dec 26 2021
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"The Economy's Impact on Crime"
Answer1:
Economic theories of crime have long been put forward in an attempt to explain the causes of crime.
The two main economic theories that are used to explain the causes of Crime are Merton’s Anomie
Theory and Currie’s Market Society Theory.
Merton stated that the dominant goal in society was wealth and this is a fundamental linchpin in his
anomie theory. He also concluded that “because it is among the lower classes that legitimate means for
achieving financial success are most restricted…this explains...
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