Understanding Marginal Deterrence Theory

Manderna, Mohit Kumar (2025) Understanding Marginal Deterrence Theory. Polilegal.

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Abstract

Marginal Deterrence Theory is an important concept in criminology and economics that examines how the severity of punishment influences individuals’ decisions to commit crimes. This theory emphasises the idea that punishments should be proportionate to the seriousness of the offence to deter offenders from escalating to more serious crimes.

Item Type: Article in News Papers and Magazine
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Law and Legal Studies
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Law School
Depositing User: Dharmveer Modi
Date Deposited: 27 Jan 2025 06:32
Last Modified: 27 Jan 2025 06:32
Official URL: https://polilegal.com/post/understanding-marginal-...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9059

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