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In Law / College | 2025-07-06

Who is credited with first defining the concept of white-collar crime?
A) Cesare Beccaria
B) Edwin Sutherland
C) August Vollmer
D) Emile Durkheim

Asked by sacalles05

Answer (1)

Edwin Sutherland is credited with first defining the concept of white-collar crime in 1939 as crimes committed by individuals in their professional roles. This concept emphasizes the serious consequences of non-violent crimes often overlooked in traditional crime definitions. Understanding white-collar crime is essential for grasping the impact of corporate and professional misconduct in society. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06