Variations in rates of crime and incarceration across countries seem to suggest differences in

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Variations in rates of crime and incarceration across countries are likely due to differences in definitions and/or tolerance for criminal behavior. What may be considered a crime in one country may not be in another, and the level of tolerance for certain behaviors may also vary. These differences can affect the reported rates of crime and incarceration. A and D are less likely explanations, as reporting of criminal conduct and federal versus provincial definitions of crime are more likely to impact rates within a specific country rather than across countries. Theoretical differences in researchers is not a likely explanation for variations in crime and incarceration rates.

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