Concepts of deterrence and rationality

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Problem of Deterrence. CCTV is effective at preventing property crime but ineffective at preventing violence.

Address the concepts of deterrence and rationality
Introduce the assumptions of deterrence. Explain the logic (and/or downfalls) of deterring crime through punishment.
Introduce and explain both theories and their disciplinary perspectives.
Discuss how Rational Choice Theory and General Strain Theory can be applied to this question to explain downfalls (or successes) of deterrence efforts (threat of punishment).
Actively compare and contrast the two theories and their explanations/arguments as to why punishments are effective/ineffective in deterring crime.

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