Description
Examines concepts, extent and costs of white-collar and organized crime. 'Upperclass' offenders are described/contrasted to the common 'street' criminals. Individual/organizational forms of white-collar crime are reviewed and assessed. Special attention is paid to the use of criminal law in the control of what was once a civil arena.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- History of white collar crime.
- Who is a white collar criminal?
- The move of white collar crime from the civil arena to be a criminal matter.