You should provide graphs of crime data and written explanations of each of the following questions.

a. Why is crime a particular problem for urban areas?

b. What are the trends in crime rates over time since the 1960's.

c. What are the trends in incarceration over time since the 1980's.

d. How does the U.S. compare internationally in crime rates and incarceration.

e. What can you say about the relationship between crime rates and incarceration based on your responses to questions b, c, d.