Why is white-collar crime rarely prosecuted, and why do its perpetrators typically go unpunished?
A. White-collar crime is rare.
B. It is less immoral than non-white-collar crime.
C. White-collar crime typically inflicts less harm on others than other types of crime.
D. White-collar perpetrators have high status and power.
Answer: D
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