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Which statement would a criminologist who believes that a poor economy actually helps lower crime rates agree with?


A) A poor economy helps lower crime rates because there are more "have-nots" and therefore less relative deprivation in neighbourhoods.
B) A poor economy lowers crime rates because the poor do not have cars and therefore are less mobile than middle-class or rich people.
C) During hardships, people don't have money to spend on bars and drinking, resulting in less going out at night and, therefore, less crime.
D) Unemployed parents are at home to supervise children and protect their homes, reducing the chance of stealing.

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