Russian Organized Crime has generated great concentrations of wealth and power. What will be the future of these oligarchies? Will their leaders and leaders' descendants be Russian equivalents of Astor, Vanderbilt, Drew, Gould, Sage, Rockefeller, and Stanford? Will their wealth and power become institutionalized?
What will be an ideal response?
There is not a specific correct answer to this. The question should be answered with a discussion of the influences and circumstances that play on this issue. The discussion should include topics such as pirate capitalism and invisible boundaries between Russian criminals and businessmen.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The _____ effect is the idea that keeping offenders in confinement will eliminate the risk of their committing further offenses.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Substantive criminal law is primarily concerned with:
A) ?compensating the injured party for harm. B) ?defining crimes and their punishment. C) ?setting out the basic rules of practice in the criminal justice system. D) ?dealing with the government and its relationships with individuals or other governments. E) ?ensuring fair play between the defense and the prosecution.
Government monetary authorities manipulate the supply of money in the economy primarily to:
A. Ensure high profits for commercial banks B. Provide sufficient currency to individuals and businesses to conduct their daily business C. Keep the dollar strong measured against the currencies of foreign nations D. Influence the interest rate and the levels of investment, output, and prices in the economy