Which of the following best expresses institutional anomie?

a. Crime results from a conflict between the wealthy and the poor
b. Crime results when institutions such as schools break down
c. Crime results from cultural values, such as an exaggerated emphasis on wealth
d. Crime results when societal indicators, such as the Misery Index, begin to drop


Answer: c

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