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Can anyone explain why option A for 1st question is wrong? A strong and logical explanation is preferred.

For main point questions, ask yourself: why did they tell me that? LSAT passages always have a point. Here, the point is that the two plans to deal with crime are really just opposite sides of the same coin.

What A said is true, according to the passage, but it isn’t the main point. This answer ignores the fact that utility maximization theory will let us settle the debate.
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Passage Summary:
P1: How to deter deliberate crimes, e.g. fraud
Approach 1: reason: Societal norms & institutions -> sol: rehab
Approach 2: reason: individual choice -> sol: increase fine
They seem opposite, but actually complementary
P2: Decision to commit crime is rational
P3: Two methods have same overall effects -> complementary

Q1 main point -> show that these two approaches seem opposite, but complementary
A: true, but utility maximization is not the main focus
B: opposite of what is stated in passage
C: quantify the effect (e.g. approach 1 reduces crime by 5% and approach 2 reduces crime by 10%) but we do not see their quantification of effects
D: both sides offer useful recommendation that can work together ... (YES - KEEP)
E: ... not influenced by societal norms ... : opposite of what is stated in passage
Ans: D

Q2 crime of passion -> crime that is not deliberate, but impulsive
A: opposite of what is stated
B: provide contrast (YES - KEEP)
C: the passage does not mention whether crime of passion can be deterred; false
D: not the side of debate
E: the passage does not state the reason of crime of passion
Ans: B

Q3: Economic incentives and disincentives (fine = disincentives & rehab = incentives)
A: disincentives low, so commit (yes)
B: disincentives high, so avoid (yes)
C: incentives low, disincentives low, so commit (yes)
D: incentives to support family, so commit (yes)
E: commit because feel unwarranted and unfair (not related)
Ans: E

Q4 Legal scholars use economic incentives in crime deterrence debate (to show that they are complementary)
A: use of paradox + metaphor (utility max is framework not metaphor, nor paradox)
B: use physics to show they actually run parallel (seems no problems - KEEP)
C: use of quotation (utility max is not quotation)
D: use of evidence ... (utility max is not evidence)
E: use of short quotation to set a tone (the purpose is not to set a tone)
Ans: B

Q5: organization
A: two sides of debate + general principle to resolve conflict (looks good - KEEP)
B: two sides of debate + economic principle to decide between them (trap - the author does not select only one of the two)
C: two beliefs + principle to discredit (no - not discredit any of them)
D: general principle + two different ways to solve problem (looks good - KEEP)
E: general principle + highlight differences (opposite of what is stated)
Between A and D, A is better because the author presents the debate first and then economic principle to resolve conflict, while in D, it means the author presents economic principle first and then two sides of debate as solution. (A best represents the order presented)

Q6: Agree except (Note the author agrees with both approaches)
A: stronger law -> criminal rate decrease (yes: approach #2)
B: rehab end -> criminal rate increases (yes: approach #1)
C: lawful activities not worth doing -> crime rate decreases (KEEP)
D: access to institution decreases -> crime increases (yes: approach #1)
E: law enforcement increases/decreases, then crime rate will decrease/increase (yes: approach #2)
Ans: C
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If you would be kind enough to explain the OE of question 2 then that would be helpful.[/quote]

We need to go back to the first sentence of the passage 'Determining the most effective way to deter deliberate crimes, such as fraud, as opposed to impulsive crimes, such as crimes of passion, is a problem currently being debated in the legal community.

Author explained deliberate crime by giving the example of impulsive crime i.e crime of passion.
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