Rational choice theory assumes that offenders respond selectively to characteristics of particular offenses. Rational Choice can be viewed as what philosopher call “folk Psychology”. The main portrayal of rational choice theory essentially anticipates that swift, certain, and severe sanction from different formal systems of social control creates costs that will possibly deter future criminal activity (Fagan & Piquero, 2010). Jeremy Bentham created the theory of rational choice as well as Cesare Beccaria. It also assumed that the decision made by the offender involves some form of procedural rationality or substantive rationality. The difference between the two are simple procedural rationality is simply the decision making process (Seyhan,
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It is assumed that human beings behave rationally that best helps them choose the best optimal behavior (Seyman 2013). According to Seyman decision makers are assumed to have perfect knowledge about the alternatives and consequences before committing a crime. When looking at Rational choice through the classical criminology aspect Choice theory is based on an economic theory. The economic theory states “people will make rational decision based on the extent to which they expect the choice to maximize their profit and benefits and minimize costs or losses” (Seyman 2013). This has a huge relation to urban crime, urban crime is based on the idea of opportunities. Urban Crime is based on the knowledge of maximizing profits gained and minimizing the chance of being caught. According to Tunnel, he found that the threat of reimprisonment did deter criminals who are repeated property offender recommission of crime. Linked to urban crime and rational choice is delinquency. Delinquents as well participate in property offenses that involve rationalization. (Seyman 2013). Clark and Cornish (1987) broke down criminal rationalization in three parts that will help understand criminal …show more content…
As previously stated rationality is the calculation of gain and loss. Property crime attributes to this significantly. When looking at urban crime rates there are several factors that influence high crime such as the economic condition of a given area. According to Chicago economist Gary Becker he assumes that crime is a rational act. Violent and property crime rates in the largest cities are three to four times as high as the rates in rural communities. There are three primary theories that help us understand urban crime. These three theories are Social Disorganization, subculture, and conflict theory (Clark & Cornish,
It is assumed that human beings behave rationally that best helps them choose the best optimal behavior (Seyman 2013). According to Seyman decision makers are assumed to have perfect knowledge about the alternatives and consequences before committing a crime. When looking at Rational choice through the classical criminology aspect Choice theory is based on an economic theory. The economic theory states “people will make rational decision based on the extent to which they expect the choice to maximize their profit and benefits and minimize costs or losses” (Seyman 2013). This has a huge relation to urban crime, urban crime is based on the idea of opportunities. Urban Crime is based on the knowledge of maximizing profits gained and minimizing the chance of being caught. According to Tunnel, he found that the threat of reimprisonment did deter criminals who are repeated property offender recommission of crime. Linked to urban crime and rational choice is delinquency. Delinquents as well participate in property offenses that involve rationalization. (Seyman 2013). Clark and Cornish (1987) broke down criminal rationalization in three parts that will help understand criminal …show more content…
As previously stated rationality is the calculation of gain and loss. Property crime attributes to this significantly. When looking at urban crime rates there are several factors that influence high crime such as the economic condition of a given area. According to Chicago economist Gary Becker he assumes that crime is a rational act. Violent and property crime rates in the largest cities are three to four times as high as the rates in rural communities. There are three primary theories that help us understand urban crime. These three theories are Social Disorganization, subculture, and conflict theory (Clark & Cornish,