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What is the estimated global value of all trafficking according to the Global Financial Integrity Report on Transnational Crime?
What is the estimated global value of all trafficking according to the Global Financial Integrity Report on Transnational Crime?
Which type of crime is reported to have the largest share in global trafficking?
Which type of crime is reported to have the largest share in global trafficking?
What is the anticipated cost of cyber crime by 2026?
What is the anticipated cost of cyber crime by 2026?
What percentage of the global population used a drug in the last year according to the 2021 Drug Report?
What percentage of the global population used a drug in the last year according to the 2021 Drug Report?
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Which of the following crimes is classified as a global crime?
Which of the following crimes is classified as a global crime?
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What is one of the fastest growing types of cyber crime mentioned?
What is one of the fastest growing types of cyber crime mentioned?
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Which group is not typically involved in committing global crimes?
Which group is not typically involved in committing global crimes?
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What is the predominant factor in the increase of drug use globally since 2018?
What is the predominant factor in the increase of drug use globally since 2018?
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What impact has economic globalisation had on international crime rates?
What impact has economic globalisation had on international crime rates?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between tax havens and global crime?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between tax havens and global crime?
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What trend has been observed regarding global terrorism in recent years?
What trend has been observed regarding global terrorism in recent years?
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Which of the following describes cultural globalisation's effect on crime?
Which of the following describes cultural globalisation's effect on crime?
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Which statement accurately reflects the situation of drugs on the deep and dark web?
Which statement accurately reflects the situation of drugs on the deep and dark web?
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What is one interpretation of corporate tax evasion through tax havens?
What is one interpretation of corporate tax evasion through tax havens?
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What relationship does income inequality have with global crime, particularly sex trafficking?
What relationship does income inequality have with global crime, particularly sex trafficking?
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Which factor greatly influences the location of terrorism-related activities?
Which factor greatly influences the location of terrorism-related activities?
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How do transnational corporations (TNCs) contribute to global crime?
How do transnational corporations (TNCs) contribute to global crime?
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What is a modern challenge associated with smuggling goods due to globalisation?
What is a modern challenge associated with smuggling goods due to globalisation?
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What financial cost does tax evasion present to taxpayers annually, according to estimates?
What financial cost does tax evasion present to taxpayers annually, according to estimates?
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What is often a misconception about the use of tax havens?
What is often a misconception about the use of tax havens?
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Which statement is true regarding the dynamics of global terrorism?
Which statement is true regarding the dynamics of global terrorism?
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What phenomenon has significantly changed the nature of crime across societies?
What phenomenon has significantly changed the nature of crime across societies?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of global crime?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of global crime?
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Which perspective explains the increase in global crime as a result of the spread of Global Capitalism?
Which perspective explains the increase in global crime as a result of the spread of Global Capitalism?
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What is one potential result of global crime for consumers in the West?
What is one potential result of global crime for consumers in the West?
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What role do organized criminal networks play in global crime, according to Misha Glenny?
What role do organized criminal networks play in global crime, according to Misha Glenny?
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How does the Deep Web and Dark Web contribute to criminal activities?
How does the Deep Web and Dark Web contribute to criminal activities?
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What factor is critical to understanding the emergence of online crime?
What factor is critical to understanding the emergence of online crime?
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What does the United Nations Human Rights Convention criminalize at a global level?
What does the United Nations Human Rights Convention criminalize at a global level?
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What misconception about online crime is highlighted in the content?
What misconception about online crime is highlighted in the content?
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What challenge do governments face in combating global crime?
What challenge do governments face in combating global crime?
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Which type of analysis can help understand sex trafficking in a global context?
Which type of analysis can help understand sex trafficking in a global context?
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Why is it suggested that the increase of crime is seen as an inevitable response to globalization?
Why is it suggested that the increase of crime is seen as an inevitable response to globalization?
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What does the text imply about the victims of cyber crime today?
What does the text imply about the victims of cyber crime today?
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Which of the following is a consequence of international law changes?
Which of the following is a consequence of international law changes?
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What is a potential issue with the global drugs market mentioned in the content?
What is a potential issue with the global drugs market mentioned in the content?
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Study Notes
Global Crimes: Overview
- Global crimes occur across multiple regions, often with perpetrators in one country and victims in another.
- Different categories include trafficking (drugs, people, weapons), cybercrime (phishing, extortion), financial crimes (tax evasion), international terrorism, and green crimes.
- Actors involved range from lone individuals to organized criminal networks, governments (state crimes), and corporations.
Extent of Global Crime
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Trafficking: Estimated value between $1.6 and $2.2 trillion globally; drug trafficking accounts for around $500 billion (30%).
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Note* Drug use increased from 269 million to 292 million globally (2018 to 2022)
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Note* Cannabis and amphetamines show highest increase in use.
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Cybercrime: Estimated $6 trillion in 2021 and projected to reach $20 trillion by 2026. Ransomware is a major growing concern.
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Tax Havens and Tax Evasion: Trillions of dollars in corporate funds held in tax havens, costing taxpayers hundreds of billions in lost revenue. Estimates of hidden individual wealth range from $8 trillion to $30 trillion, leading to similar annual losses for taxpayers.
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Global Terrorism: Deaths from terrorism decreased from a peak of approximately 34,500 in 2014 to roughly 8,500 in 2023. Most terrorism deaths occur in conflict areas.
Global Crime and Globalization
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Economic Globalisation: Increased global trade, TNCs, and inequality can all contribute to global crime, such as illegal smuggling of goods (alcohol, cigarettes, counterfeits). Organized criminal networks exploit these factors. TNCs, though not necessarily committing 'crime', engage in 'law evasion' like avoiding environmental regulations or through tax havens. Sex-trafficking and drug trade also stem from economic inequality.
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Cultural Globalisation: Increased communication can lead to cultural clashes, and the spread of radical ideologies via the internet. The existence of global human rights, though potentially contributing to some crimes, also holds states accountable to these rights (e.g., genocide).
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Internet and Cybercrime: The internet facilitates global crime through easy communication, phishing, and trading of illegal goods and services on the Deep and Dark Web.
Consequences of Global Crime
- Individuals: Victims from developing countries include those in sex trafficking or drug trafficking. Victims of cybercrime are potentially large in numbers but often unknown. Those in developed countries can also be victims (e.g., poor quality goods).
- Society: Increased resource allocation and coordination needed by governments to combat global crime, leading to fear and uncertainty, especially in the case of terrorism.
Causes of Increased Global Crime
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Globalization: Increased flows of goods, people, and ideas may lead to more crime.
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Technology: The internet makes many crimes easier.
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Marxist Perspective: Inequity and exploitation of developing countries, and law-evasion by multinational corporations and elites, contribute to global crime.
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Organized crime networks: The collapse of communism has led to an increase in organized crime groups facilitating global crime in multiple countries.
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Interactionist Perspective: Changes in international law can create new global crimes.
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Explore the multifaceted world of global crimes that span various categories including trafficking, cybercrime, and financial crimes. This quiz delves into the alarming statistics related to drug trafficking, cybercrime growth, and the fiscal impact of tax evasion. Understand the actors involved and the global implications of these crimes.
