Learning Objectives

11.1 Summarize Sutherland’s classic definition of white-collar crime.

11.2 Identify issues with the measurement and cost of white-collar crime.

11.3 Describe the history of white-collar crime.

11.4 Provide examples of various types of cons and scams.

11.5 Discuss the legal regulations in place for occupations and organizations.

11.6 Explain occupational crime in terms of the types of crimes committed by employees.

11.7 Explain corporate crime in terms of the types of crimes committed by organizations and corporations.

11.8 Discuss the rationalizations and corporate environments that contribute to white-collar crime.

11.9 Evaluate the reasons for the leniency in punishing white-collar crime.

11.10 Assess how criminological theories apply to white-collar crime.