Editing Arms trafficking (section)

== Related theories ==
In the international criminal scholarly community, [[Rational choice theory (criminology)|rational choice theory]] is commonly referenced in explanations as to why individuals engage in and justify criminal activity.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Masucci |first=David J. |date=2013 |title=Mexican Drug Activity, Economic Development, and Unemployment in a Rational Choice Framework |url=http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/755/mexican-drug-activity-economic-development-and-unemployment-in-a-rational-choice-framework |journal=Inquiries Journal |language=en |volume=5 |issue=9 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20230518140534/http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/755/mexican-drug-activity-economic-development-and-unemployment-in-a-rational-choice-framework |archive-date=May 18, 2023 |access-date=April 17, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> According to Jana Arsovska and Panos Kostakos, leading scholars on [[organized crime]], the causes of arms trafficking are not solely based on rational choice theory but rather have been more closely linked to the intimacy of one's personal social networks as well as the "perception of risks, effort and rewards in violating criminal laws."<ref name=":0" />