In 2016, Volkswagen executives were charged with running a decade-long scheme to rig diesel engines to satisfy emission standards when they were actually emitting more pollutants than allowed. This is an example of what kind of crime?

a. property crime
b. white-collar crime
c. corporate crime
d. public order crime


Answer: C

Sociology

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