Why Is It Ill-Advised to Implement Treatment Programs for the Majority

question 13

Essay

Why is it ill-advised to implement treatment programs for the majority of young people who come in contact with the youth justice system?

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Definitions:

Game Theory

A branch of mathematics and economics that studies the strategic interaction among rational decision-makers, using models to predict outcomes in competitive situations.

Pure Strategy Equilibria

A game theory concept where each player chooses a single strategy that results in no player having an incentive to unilaterally change their choice.

Mixed Strategy

In game theory, a strategy in which a player employs a mix of actions with certain probabilities to make it impossible for opponents to predict their actions.

Payoff

The return or reward received by a participant in a game or transaction, often evaluated in terms of utility or financial gain.