What are the `deterrent' and `incapacitation' effects in the Becker model of crime? What are the main findings from academic literature about these factors with relevant empirical evidence, the context, the research questions, and identification strategies? Are there any challenges faced by researchers?

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In the Becker model of crime which is an economic theory of crime developed by Gary Becker two key concepts are the deterrent effect and the incapacitation effect These concepts explain how potential ... View the full answer