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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Elliot Currie argues that the emphasis on individual economic success weakens the social fabric and contributes to the high crime rate in the U.S. This is because this focus on individual success can lead to neglect and disregard for the well-being of others and the community as a whole.

According to Elliot Currie, Factors That Explain the High Crime