Crime offers a way in which impoverished people can obtain material goods that they cannot attain through legitimate means. Often threat or force can help them acquire even more goods, this induces them to commit violent acts such as robbery, which is the second most common violent crime. For many impoverished people, the prize that crime yields may outweigh the risk of being caught, especially given that their opportunity cost is lower than that of a wealthier person. Thus, poverty should increase crime rates.
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2. After completing the “game”, please respond to the questions posed below. CLICK ADD COMMENT button.
A. What did you feel like trying to survive as an impoverished person? Did you "make it" in the end?
B. What kind of tough decisions did you have to make throughout the month in order to survive? How do you think those decisions would have impacted your family?
C. What was your strategy for success? Did it work? (Why/ Why not?)
D. Imagine yourself a convict who just got out of prison. You have a felony charge and are poor. What would you do to try and survive, while staying legal?
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