Review of International Economy and finance (RITEF)
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): Review of International Economy and Finance (RITEF)

STRATEGIES FOR COMBATING THEFT-BASED CRIME THROUGH ANALYSIS OF INEQUALITY AND POVERTY: A CONCEPTUAL AND PRACTICAL REVIEW

Gunawan Widjaja (Faculty of Law Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta)
Junior B. Gregorius (Fakultas Hukum Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta)



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09 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine strategies for combating theft using an analysis of economic inequality and poverty through a literature review. The study examines the complex relationship between social inequality, poverty, and theft, and identifies strategic interventions that have been implemented in a socio-economic context to reduce theft rates. The findings reveal that inequality and poverty are critical factors driving criminal behaviour, necessitating effective interventions that integrate preventive, repressive, and socio-economic empowerment approaches. Strategic recommendations include multi-stakeholder collaboration, improved education, strengthened social systems, and the use of security technology. This approach not only addresses the symptoms but also the root causes of theft crime to create a safe, fair, and inclusive environment.

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RITEF

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Review of International Economy and finance (RITEF) is a scientific journal that publishes articles in the Business field includes conceptual ideas in the fields of Economics, Accounting, Management, business. The scopes are Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Financial Management, ...