Green Crimes and Dirty Money (Green Criminology)

Synopsis

Environmental crimes are primarily driven by financial motives. The combined financial value of illicit trade in protected wildlife, illegal logging and waste trafficking is estimated to come directly after counterfeiting, the narcotic drugs trade and illegal gambling. Logically, the proceeds of these crimes must also be laundered. Goods, however, are not the only money maker for environmental criminals. Corporations may also try to ‘save’ costs by not complying with environmental regulations and thus commit crimes of omission rather than commission. From an enforcement and compliance perspective focusing on the proceeds of crime may therefore be an effective strategy. This book brings together different perspectives on the financial aspects of environmental crime and harm from a green criminological viewpoint. It addresses the role of economic systems, the value of environmental performance for corporations, money laundering in the context of environmental crime, financial investigation and questions of regulation and penalties. Discussing these topics from the view of green criminology, sociology and governance, this book will be of great interest to all those concerned about the financial dimensions of crime and the environment.

Copyright:

2018

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

274 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781351245722

Related ISBNs:

9780367899059, 9780815372219, 9781351245746

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

09/24/23

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Toine Spapens, Rob White, Daan van Uhm and Wim Huisman

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Toine Spapens

Edited by:

Rob White

Edited by:

Daan van Uhm

Edited by:

Wim Huisman