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Rational choice beyond the classroom: Decision making in offenders versus college students

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  • Bouffard, Jeffrey A.
  • Exum, M. Lyn

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Tests of rational choice theory commonly utilize samples of university students. The current study examines whether these samples provide meaningful insight into real offenders’ decisions.

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  • Bouffard, Jeffrey A. & Exum, M. Lyn, 2013. "Rational choice beyond the classroom: Decision making in offenders versus college students," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 41(6), pages 438-447.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:41:y:2013:i:6:p:438-447
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2013.08.002
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