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The concept you are referring to is known as deterrence theory, and it is commonly attributed to the classical school of criminology, particularly Cesare Beccaria, an Italian criminologist who wrote about deterrence in his work "On Crimes and Punishments" in 1764. Beccaria argued that individuals weigh the benefits and costs of their actions and will be deterred from committing crimes if the punishment is severe and certain.

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Q: Who first formulated the theory that rational human beings won't commit crimes if they know that the pain of punishment outweighs the pleasure they hope to get from committing a crime?
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