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The Impact of Education on Crime
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Which theory posits that education reduces crime by increasing the opportunity cost of criminal behavior?
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Rational Choice Theory
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Rational Choice Theory suggests that individuals weigh the costs and benefits of criminal behavior before engaging in it. Education increases the opportunity cost of crime by providing individuals with alternative ways to achieve their goals, such as through legitimate employment.