If $X million is stolen every year by thieves, but it would cost[0] $2X to upgrade ATMs to prevent it then there might be a rational justification for the statu

If $X million is stolen every year by thieves, but it would cost[0] $2X to upgrade ATMs to prevent it then there might be a rational justification for the status quo. Or at least, one that the person(s) making the decision might use to rationalize it to themselves. [0]depending whether you do (or even consciously don’t) include indirect costs such as law enforcement and knock-on effects such as funding other areas of crime with the proceeds