The Evolution of White-Collar Crime and Regulation

This chapter explores the historical roots of white-collar crime, focusing on how unethical corporate practices led to the creation of regulatory laws like the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts. It discusses the role of muckrakers in exposing corporate corruption and the societal biases that favor upper-class offenders in the legal system. The conversation underscores the ongoing challenges in regulating large corporations and the implications of their exploitative practices on consumers and competition.