Identify and briefly define or give an example of the three types of white-collar crimes discussed in the text

What will be an ideal response?


Consumer crime – credit card fraud using fake or stolen cards; occupational crime – using professional position to illegally secure something of value for the person or corporation, e.g. income tax evasion, stock manipulation, bribery, embezzlement; organizational crime – illegal actions committed in accordance with the organization's goals, e.g., stock manipulation, price fixing, false advertising.

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According to a wide body of research, women find financial security most important for well-being in retirement, while men focus more on health issues

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

In which of the following countries was the percentage of persons aged 15-49 who were HIV-Positive the highest in 2009?

a) Russia b) Thailand c) Nigeria d) South Africa

Sociology

Explain the total institution as an agent of socialization, and provide one example.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

A war is defined as a major armed conflict that ____________

A. Involves an economic commitment that is equal to one-half the Gross National Product B. Kills at least 1,000 people C. Injures over 50,000 people D. Includes four or more nations

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