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If in most cases damages cannot be recovered or the criminal will never be caught in the first place, then what is the lesson being taught? Doesn't that just cr

If in most cases damages cannot be recovered or the criminal will never be caught in the first place, then what is the lesson being taught? Doesn't that just create a moral hazard where you "randomly" choose who to penalize?

jdkee 1y ago
It's about sending a message.
- vlovich123 1y ago
  The message being you’ll likely get away with it?
  - npunt 1y ago
    They're setting up a pretty simple EV calc: (Probability of not getting away with it) 0.01 * (Cost if caught) 1000 = 10x (Expected Cost) = not worth it
    - wizzwizz4 1y ago
      The EV calculation completely goes away if you add a layer of limited liability corporation.