From the viewpoint of potential criminals, the probability of being fined or imprisoned
A)raises the marginal utility of criminal behavior.
B)lowers the marginal utility of criminal behavior.
C)raises the marginal cost or "price" of criminal behavior.
D)lowers the marginal cost or "price" of criminal behavior.

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The probability of being fined or imprisoned increases the potential costs associated with criminal behavior, thus raising the marginal cost or "price" of engaging in such behavior.

From the Viewpoint of Potential Criminals, the Probability of Being