Asked by jeff
Can someone explain rational choice theory to me. How is criminal behavior explained according to the rational choice theory?
It is explained here well:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational_choice_theory
Look at the (unrealistic) assumptions about the world in that document. The problem of explaining criminal behaviour is in those assumptions. Most criminals don't live those assumptions.
It is explained here well:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational_choice_theory
Look at the (unrealistic) assumptions about the world in that document. The problem of explaining criminal behaviour is in those assumptions. Most criminals don't live those assumptions.