Rational choice and the explanation of fraudulent behavior

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作者：

Fetchenhauer, D ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Ruhr Univ Bochum, Jurist Fak, Lehrstuhl Kriminol, D-44780 Bochum, Germany

来源：

KOLNER ZEITSCHRIFT FUR SOZIOLOGIE UND SOZIALPSYCHOLOGIE | 1999年 / 51卷 / 02期

关键词：

rational choice theory; homo oeconomicus; deviant behavior; insurance fraud;

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中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

This article deals with the question how far rational choice theories are able to explain fraudulent behavior. Main attributes of a rational choice theory of deviant (fraudulent) behavior are outlined and discussed critically. In this discussion special attention is given to the assumption of "homo oeconomicus" that all behavior is selfish. It is shown that a number of variables have to be added to achieve a satisfactory explanation of fraudulent behavior. These variables are then combined into an integrated theoretical model. Using che example of insurance fraud this model is tested empirically in the second part of the present article.

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