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rational choice theory


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A theory in criminology which holds that offenders make rational decisions to seek advantage for themselves by criminal behaviour.

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rational choice theory
in A Dictionary of Sociology (3 rev) Length: 1452 words
rational choice theory
in A Dictionary of Geography (4) Length: 96 words
Rational Choice Theory
in The Oxford Companion to the Politics of the World (2) Length: 1093 words
rational-choice theory
in Dictionary of the Social Sciences Length: 680 words

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