Which of the following does the textbook note is a controversial factor in changing crime rates?
A) the legalization of abortion
B) the legalization of marijuana
C) the criminalization of insider trading
D) the criminalization of Wall Street and other bankers

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The textbook notes that the legalization of abortion is a controversial factor in changing crime rates, as some scholars argue that the legalization of abortion led to a decrease in crime rates due to fewer unwanted children born into poverty and unstable households, while others argue that it led to an increase in crime rates due to the moral erosion of society. The other options listed are not discussed as controversial factors in changing crime rates in the textbook.

Which of the Following Does the Textbook Note Is a Controversial