Under the rational criminal model, a decrease in the legal income producing opportunities available to a population will

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According to the rational criminal model, individuals are motivated to engage in criminal behavior when the potential benefits outweigh the potential costs. If there are fewer legal income-producing opportunities available, individuals may be more likely to see crime as a more attractive option to meet their financial needs. As a result, a decrease in legal income-producing opportunities would likely lead to an increase in crime.

Under the Rational Criminal Model, a Decrease in the Legal