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In our society, policies for dealing with crime are sometimes tied to specific criminological theories. In their article, Rosenfeld and Messner reason that the "American Dream" has a positive effect on crime. Explain what they mean by that. And in light of their thesis, what policy recommendations do you think they would propose for reducing crime?

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This solution discusses the American Dream and Rosenfeld and Messner's analysis of how it has a positive effect on crime.

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The "American Dream" is one of prosperity and material success. Those who subscribe to the american dream believe that everyone in the United States can achieve it. Unfortunately for some, even though they work as hard as possible, they will not achieve it. Capitalism can only exist if some people own the means of production while the majority must sell their ...

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