Revisiting the tautology problem in rational choice theory: What it is and how to move forward theoretically and empirically
Criminological rational choice theory is blighted by tautology?that if a crime occurs, then by definition the benefits must exceed the costs. The current analysis details the nature of this tautology as well as its theoretical and philosophical implications concerning the circumstances under which o...
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| Language: | English |
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2024
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European journal of criminology
Year: 2024, Volume: 21, Issue: 4, Pages: 513-532 |
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