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Who coined the term 'white-collar crime' in December 1939?
Who coined the term 'white-collar crime' in December 1939?
- Society
- FBI
- Edwin H. Sutherland (correct)
- Smith
Which of the following is a characteristic of white-collar crime?
Which of the following is a characteristic of white-collar crime?
- Committed for personal profit
- Dependent on physical force
- Incorporated into society and scholarly language (correct)
- Committed by lower-class individuals
Which term is synonymous with white-collar crime according to the FBI?
Which term is synonymous with white-collar crime according to the FBI?
- Violent crime
- Financial crime
- Physical force crime
- Economic crime (correct)
Which type of white-collar crime is committed by people in organizations against organizations?
Which type of white-collar crime is committed by people in organizations against organizations?
Which type of white-collar crime involves deceit, concealment, or violation of trust?
Which type of white-collar crime involves deceit, concealment, or violation of trust?
Which term did Edwin H. Sutherland coin in December 1939?
Which term did Edwin H. Sutherland coin in December 1939?
What is the FBI's description of white-collar crime?
What is the FBI's description of white-collar crime?
Which type of white-collar crime is committed on an episodic basis for personal profit?
Which type of white-collar crime is committed on an episodic basis for personal profit?
Which type of white-collar crime involves embezzlement, bribery, and kickbacks?
Which type of white-collar crime involves embezzlement, bribery, and kickbacks?
What is the difference between tax avoidance and tax fraud?
What is the difference between tax avoidance and tax fraud?
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Study Notes
White-Collar Crime
- Edwin H. Sutherland coined the term 'white-collar crime' in December 1939.
Characteristics of White-Collar Crime
- One characteristic of white-collar crime is that it is a non-violent crime.
- The FBI considers "occupational crime" as a term synonymous with white-collar crime.
Types of White-Collar Crime
- Corporate crime is a type of white-collar crime committed by people in organizations against organizations.
- Occupational crime is a type of white-collar crime that involves deceit, concealment, or violation of trust.
- Individual crime is a type of white-collar crime committed on an episodic basis for personal profit.
- It involves embezzlement, bribery, and kickbacks.
White-Collar Crime Description
- According to the FBI, white-collar crime is a crime committed by business professionals, public officials, and politicians.
Tax Evasion vs. Tax Fraud
- Tax avoidance is a legal attempt to minimize tax liability, while tax fraud is the illegal evasion of taxes.
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