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Crime, Deterrence, and Rational Choice

Published: Feb 28, 1986

Publisher: American Sociological Review, vol. 51, no. 1

Human Services Family Support

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Authors

Irving Piliavin

Rosemary Gartner

Craig Thornton

Ross L. Matsueda

This study examines the deterrent effect of formal sanctions on criminal behavior.

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