Crime and the Economy

In the current economic climate this book could not be more timely. One of the world''s leading experts explores the connections between crime and economic conditions linking the formal economy to the operation of illegal markets and both in turn to changes in the forms and levels of crime over time.The book offers a readable interesting and accessible analysis covering a range of theoretical and empirical approaches. It addresses a range of different criminal activities including: violent crime burglary drug crime white collar crime organised crime fraud corporate crimeCrime and the Economy is written in plain English technical terms (when used) are be explained clearly examples punctuate the discussion and visual material is used throughout to explain the topics under discussion. It is essential reading for undergraduates and graduates in criminology and sociology.