Situational logic in social science inquiry: From economics to criminology |
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Authors: | Paul Knepper |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield, Elmfield, Northumberland Rd., Sheffield, S10 2TU, UK |
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Abstract: | Karl R. Popper proposed that the method of explanation in economics, or situational logic, should become the general model
for analyses across the social sciences. This article makes good Popper's proposal by extending situational logic to a social
problem outside the traditional scope of economics: crime. Specifically, the discussion reviews models developed by economist
Gary S. Becker and criminologist Ronald V. Clarke. Becker's ‘economic approach’ to crime incorporates essential features of
situational logic. Clarke's ‘situational crime prevention’ offers an even better demonstration; it explicitly incorporates
the ideas of piecemeal social engineering and unintended social repercussions. Popper took situational logic from Menger and
the Austrians, making this emerging area of criminology an extension of Austrian economics.
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Keywords: | Karl Popper Situational logic Gary S Becker Austrian economics Situational crime prevention R V G Clarke |
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