Which of the following statements describes the opportunity cost that incapacitation theory confronts?
A) money should be devoted to preventing crime as opposed to punishing those who commit crime
B) the cost of prisons is difficult to maintain
C) money devoted to prisons cannot be used elsewhere
D) money spent on rehabilitation is more effective than incapacitation

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Incapacitation theory, which focuses on deterring crime by removing criminals from society, inherently involves opportunity cost because funds allocated to prisons and incarceration cannot be used for other societal needs or programs.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Opportunity Cost That