Suppose You Are a Civil Judge in England in the Late

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Essay

Suppose you are a civil judge in England in the late 18th century who has read Cesare Beccaria's book On Crimes and Punishments and become convinced of the principles defended in it. Describe how your outlook might affect your philosophy of sentencing, particularly as compared with what might be typical for the time.

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Definitions:

Rational Expectations

The hypothesis that individuals form forecasts about the future based on all available information in an unbiased and consistent manner.

Self-Correction Mechanism

The market's ability to adjust back to equilibrium without intervention, often used in the context of economic cycles.

Supply-Side Economists

Economists who advocate for policies that increase production as the best way to foster economic growth, emphasizing the role of supply in driving economic outcomes.

Tax Rates

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on income or profits.