Art crime and theWealth of Nations

Charles Hill

Journal of Financial Crime, 2008, vol. 15, issue 4, 444-448

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss art crime including the destruction of historical sites of artistic and architectural value. Design/methodology/approach - The paper is based on two quotations from Adam Smith'sWealth of Nations. Findings - Art crime involves theft by burglary, robbery, deception (frauds, fakes, forgery, bogus provenance and false attribution), and can be done through money laundering, but there is a particular sinister form of theft by means of destruction. Originality/value - Art is a wealth of nations, and provides targets we must protect better.

Keywords: Arts; Crimes; Terrorism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1108/13590790810907263

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