NCJ Number
140367
Editor(s)
K Schlegel,
D Weisburd
Date Published
1992
Length
399 pages
Annotation
These 16 papers examine theory and empirical research regarding the nature, extent, causes, enforcement measures, and sanctioning of organizations and individuals involved in white-collar crime.
Abstract
The evolution of the definition and theory of white- collar crime since Sutherland originated the term in 1939 are examined. Additional chapters provide new theoretical perspectives on white-collar crime, focusing on individual motivation as well as the relationships between organizational forces and individual choices in organizational misconduct. Further essays present research on the process of reporting consumer and major frauds and findings on the victimization from white-collar crimes in Great Britain. Other essays focus on law enforcement issues in the savings and loan industry; the interactions between the government and the private corporation that produced the space shuttle Challenger, which exploded shortly after takeoff; the role of compliance in the regulation of securities activities; and the relationship between community factors and enforcement practices. Additional papers describe how corporate executives and managers view corporate-crime deterrence and corporate control policies; sanctions that produce corporate incapacitation; the role of civil law in addressing white-collar crime; and future research on white-collar crime. Tables, chapter notes and reference lists, author biographies, and index