Question

Economical theories believe which type of mentality is the main cause of crime in poorer communities?

a) Mens rea
b) Actus reus
c )Have versus have nots
d) Complicity

Answer 1

crime in poorer communities would be cause of complicity.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option c) "Have versus have nots".

Step-by-step explanation:

The "Have versus have nots" refers to the differences among economical classes that it is very common to see in large cities. This mentality of having and not having is believed to be of the main cause of crime in poorer communities. Particularly, in places where people of different classes are geographically close to each other, it becomes an ideal scenario to create "crime opportunities".