Unpacking White-Collar Crime

This chapter explores the complexities and implications of white-collar crime, using various historical and modern examples to illustrate the challenges in detection and prosecution. It emphasizes the disparities in how societal attitudes perceive and address corporate wrongdoing compared to conventional crime, alongside the role of investigative journalism and legislation. The discussion delves into the evolving definitions of white-collar crime and the effectiveness of legal frameworks aimed at enhancing corporate accountability.