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1. Punitive Measures

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   | Conceptual/Metaphysical | Imposition of non-physical burdens (e.g., stigma, mandatory re-education) | Alteration of probability matrices; social entropy dampening | Cognitive Dissonance Threshold ($\tau_c$) |
   Fiscal penalties are particularly complex due to the concept of Penalty Inertia. It is empirically noted that fines, once imposed, generate a subtle, persistent gravitational pull on the penalized entity’s future fiscal projections, even after full payment. This is h…