commercial crimes

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commercial crimes

Bernie Madoff

2011
Describes the multi-million dollar fraud scheme orchestrated by Bernie Madoff, detailing the investors connected to his scheme, the process by which he defrauded them, and his criminal and financial repercussions.

Paranoia

2004

Illegal but not criminal

business crime in America
1977
Examines white collar crime in the United States and discusses the effects of consumer fraud, fraudulent advertising, embezzlement, bribery, and tax, stock, and securities fraud on the economy and attitudes of the American public.

On the rampage

corporate power and the destruction of democracy
2005
A collection of articles in which the authors state their opinions on how corporations control humans and argue for the dismantle of the World trade organization.

Ponzi's scheme

the true story of a financial legend
2005
Recounts the true story of Charles Ponzi's 1920 scam in which he made millions of dollars through bogus investments and false promises.

The way we live now

2001
French swindler and scoundrel Augustus Melmotte arrives in London determined to secure a marriage for his daughter that will raise their station in society, and settles on Felix, the adored son of Lady Carbury, who is induced to propose for the sake of securing a fortune.

Scandal!

amazing tales of scandals that shocked the world and shaped modern business
2009
This beautifully illustrated series covers a wide variety of subjects, including global warming, to a pictoral account of history and infamous crimes through the ages.

Corporate crime

a reference handbook
2008
A discussion of corporate crime, including background and history, chronology of events, a biography of legislators, activists, and advocates, a directory of agencies and organizations, and an annotated list of resources.

White-collar crime

criminal investigations
2008
Examines criminal cases involving white collar crime and explores the laws and techniques used to capture criminals in commercial or business settings.

The informant

a true story
2001
Presents a record of the six-year investigation into accusations by the U.S. government that Archer Daniels Midland Corporation was guilty of price-fixing.

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