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I disagree about influencing the risk reward calculation because the punishment is supposed to be a deterrent.

If it's just a fine then the money is like fee to do something and remember that it's not always caught.

Imagine if the punishment for murder was $1 million dollars and only if I'm caught.



If the fine is so large it bankrupts the company, I feel optimistic about its effectiveness as a deterrent.




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