Question 1

How are individual-level white-collar crimes and corporate crimes similar? Include in your discussion whether the causal factors explaining these crimes are similar.

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Question 2

Explain how white-collar crime and green-collar crime are linked.

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Question 3

Afghanistan now supplies 90 percent of the world's opium.

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Afghanistan has been the world's largest producer of opium, with the United Nations frequently reporting that the country produces around 90% of the world's supply, primarily used for heroin production.

Question 4

Identify and discuss the efforts to try to control white-collar crime.

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Question 5

Explain green collar crime through the use of an example. Who is in control of dealing with green-collar crimes?

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Question 6

Organized crime can be traced as far back as the 1600s.

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Organized crime has historical roots that extend back to at least the 1600s, with examples including pirates and highwaymen who formed structured groups to conduct their criminal activities.

Question 7

In 1970, Congress passed the Organized Crime Control Act. Title IX of the act, probably its most effective measure, is the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act.

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The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO Act, is indeed Title IX of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, and it has been a significant tool in the fight against organized crime by allowing for the leaders of a syndicate to be tried for the crimes which they ordered others to do or assisted them in doing.

Question 8

Piracy is an example of an activity of transnational organized crime groups.

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Piracy involves organized groups that operate across national borders, engaging in illegal activities such as hijacking ships, which fits the definition of transnational organized crime.

Question 9

An individual convicted under RICO is subject to life in prison and a $2.5 million fine.

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Under RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act), the maximum penalty for an individual is 20 years in prison per count, fines, and forfeiture of assets gained from the criminal activity. Life imprisonment is possible if the underlying crime carries such a sentence. The $2.5 million fine is not a standard figure; fines can vary based on the specific charges and circumstances.

Question 10

Many people convicted of white-collar crime typically work in lower-echelon positions, and their acts seem motivated more by economic survival than by greed and power.

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Question 11

Identify and discuss the various forms of white-collar crime.

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Question 12

Deterrence strategies should work and have worked in controlling white-collar crime because white-collar crime, by its nature, is a rational act.

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White-collar crime is often committed by individuals who weigh the risks and benefits, making deterrence strategies potentially effective by increasing the perceived risks or costs of committing such crimes.

Question 13

Explain exploitation and influence peddling, and describe how they differ.

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Question 14

Discuss through the use of three examples the recent prevalence of green-collar crimes and how law enforcement is addressing these crimes.

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Question 15

Hirschi and Gottfredson maintain that the motives that produce white-collar crime are the same as those that produce any other criminal behaviors.

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Hirschi and Gottfredson argue that the motives behind white-collar crime are fundamentally the same as those behind other types of criminal behavior, emphasizing that the decision to commit a crime, regardless of its nature, is influenced by the individual's assessment of potential risks and rewards.

Question 16

Enterprise criminals have low self-control and are inclined to follow momentary impulses without considering the long-term costs of such behavior.

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Enterprise criminals are often highly skilled and intelligent, and they may have a high degree of self-control in other areas of their lives. However, when it comes to committing crimes, they may be more likely to act impulsively and without considering the long-term consequences. This is because they may be motivated by a desire for immediate gratification or by a belief that they can outsmart the authorities.

Question 17

Explain what is meant by a Ponzi scheme and how the term originated.

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Question 18

The Zetas, who began as enforcers for the Gulf cartel's regional domination, are now their rivals and are considered the most powerful Mexican transnational gang.

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The Zetas did indeed start as a group of enforcers for the Gulf Cartel but eventually broke away to form their own organization, becoming one of the most powerful and violent criminal groups in Mexico, rivaling their former employers.

Question 19

Define and discuss the concept of enterprise crime.

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Question 20

The FBI belongs to several international working groups aimed at combating transnational gangs in various parts of the world.

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The FBI is involved in various international working groups and partnerships aimed at combating transnational gangs and organized crime, reflecting its commitment to addressing global criminal threats.

Quiz 13: Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Green-Collar, and Transnational Organized Crime