Rational choice theorists hold that actions result from the cost-and-benefit calculation of the actor. Therefore, the threat of punishment, with its potential pain, may discourage people from illegal behavior. Discuss from a perspective of deterrence theory, why or why not the death penalty serves as an effective deterrence for crimes it intends to punish. Insure your paper applies classical theory to explain why the United States is the only developed country which still utilizes the death penalty, but has among the highest homicide rates in the world.

Support your work with at least two peer-reviewed, academic sources, in addition to the course textbook. Your essay, reference list, and sources should be formatted according to APA

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