New economics of sociological criminology

被引:157
作者
McCarthy, B [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Davis, Dept Sociol, Davis, CA 95616 USA
关键词
crime; rational choice; social and human capital; game theory;
D O I
10.1146/annurev.soc.28.110601.140752
中图分类号
C91 [社会学];
学科分类号
030301 ; 1204 ;
摘要
This paper begins with a summary of the rational choice approach and its implications for the study of criminal behavior. I then review research on offending that uses the rational choice approach in conjunction with more sociological orientations. I also summarize research on game theory and demonstrate how it can be effectively used to understand and predict criminal decision-making. I argue that, contrary to the assessment of many criminologists, rational choice approach and game theory insights can be combined profitably with sociological perspectives to advance the understanding and prediction of criminal behavior.
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页码:417 / 442
页数:26
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