Explain the Importance of Formal and Informal Factors of Criminal

question 55

Essay

Explain the importance of formal and informal factors of criminal sanctions within the rational choice theory.

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Definitions:

Order Cost

Expenses incurred in placing and receiving orders from suppliers, including costs related to processing, shipping, and handling.

Economic Order Quantity

The ideal order size to minimize total inventory costs including ordering, carrying, and stockout costs.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output or production activity, increasing as production increases and decreasing as production decreases.

Carrying Cost

The total cost of holding inventory, including storage, insurance, taxes, and opportunity costs.