Behind Every Great Fortune Is a Great Crime

Bernard E. Munk

Chapter Chapter 2 in Disorganized Crimes, 2013, pp 13-17 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Great crimes are eternally fascinating. Most of us are intrigued by great criminal undertakings. We marvel at their planning and execution and the conspiratorial nature of the crime and the “cat and mouse” game between the criminals and their police adversaries after the crime has been committed. Many of us even admire the verve of the criminal perpetrators along with the cleverness of the investigators who uncover the clues and (hopefully) bring the criminals to justice. As long as you are not a victim, crime is entertainment. Network TV and the movies thrive on crime stories. Of course, not all great crimes have “happy endings.” Sometimes, the criminals get away with the loot. Contrary to the popular adage, crime often pays quite well.

Keywords: Corporate Governance; Organize Crime; Credit Crisis; Happy Ending; Credit Boom (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137330277_2

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