The aim of the paper is to provide the reader with an insight into the two different subjects of White Collar Crime and Street Crime and to draw a brief comparision between the two manifestations of crime through the given information.
The paper deals in the beginning with the most important definitions of the term of economic crime in Germany. Thereupon the various types of economic crime are described and the resulting damages are explained. Furthermore the most important models of causal research are presented in relation to economic crime. It is demonstrated who the perpetrators are and why they act according to an economic crime.
The second part deals with the concept of street crime in Germany and defines it. The course of the two different theme blocks is basically the same. During further proceeding the types of street crime, a brief characterization of the victims, the resulting damage and causes for the cases of street crime are delineated. Finally some statistical data about the gender and the age groups of the perpetrators are provided to the reader.
Table of Contents
1 Aim and structure of the essay
2 White Collar Crime
2.1 Definition
2.1.1 Sociological definition approach
2.1.2 Legal definition approach
2.1.3 Business oriented approach
2.1.4 Definition by an indicator model
2.1.5 Cognitions from the different definitions
2.2 Characteristic and causes
2.2.1 Types of economic crime
2.2.2 Caused damage
2.2.3 Theoretical causes
2.2.4 The committers
3 Street Crime
3.1 The term of street crime
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Definition
3.2 Characteristic and causes
3.2.1 Types of street crime
3.2.2 Characterization of the victims
3.2.3 Caused damage
3.2.4 Theoretical causes
3.2.5 The committers
4 Terminal element
4.1 Conclusion
4.2 Prospect
Objectives and Core Topics
The primary objective of this essay is to provide a comparative analysis of two distinct manifestations of crime: White Collar Crime and Street Crime within the German context. It examines the fundamental definitions, causal structures, perpetrator profiles, and economic impacts associated with both phenomena to offer the reader a comprehensive understanding of their unique characteristics and challenges for law enforcement and society.
- Definitions and theoretical frameworks of economic crime vs. street crime.
- Statistical analysis of perpetrator demographics and victimization.
- Economic impact assessment and damage quantification.
- The role of police strategy and crime prevention in both fields.
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2.2.3 Theoretical causes
Donald R. Cressey considers the question what facilitates economic crime and as a result he created the so-called Fraud Triangle. This consists of three different factors and is shown in illustration 5.
The Fraud-Triangle considers the fact that there must be an opportunity for a deed. For this, the perpetrator must have an incentive, a motivation or a pressure for the deed. The concept of justification refers to the fact that the perpetrator must be able to justify himself after the deed in order to neutralize his bad conscience. An opportunity is especially available when there is a thorough knowledge of the internal control system. Therefore, the function of the employee partly determines the potential deed. The pressure often results from the employee-employer relationship, for example no promotion, bullying or workload. These are fundamental motives for a possible later act. In addition, personal economic difficulties, addiction problems or a high standard of living can be an incentive. Other aspects that lead to such an act are frustration and a high performance pressure that weighs on the potential culprit.
Summary of Chapters
1 Aim and structure of the essay: Outlines the scope of the comparative study, including definitions, causal research models, and statistical analysis of crime manifestations in Germany.
2 White Collar Crime: Explores various sociological, legal, and business-oriented definitions of economic crime while analyzing its causes, perpetrators, and economic damage.
3 Street Crime: Discusses the definition, specific types, victimization patterns, and theoretical causes of street crime in relation to police enforcement and societal security.
4 Terminal element: Summarizes the key findings of the comparison and provides a prospect for future research needs in both fields of criminality.
Keywords
White Collar Crime, Street Crime, Economic Crime, Fraud Triangle, Criminology, Perpetrator Profile, Damage Assessment, Police Statistics, Socialization, Crime Prevention, Victimization, Criminality, Delinquency, Fraud Tree, Law Enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fundamental focus of this composition?
The work provides a comparative analysis of two major crime categories in Germany: White Collar Crime and Street Crime, evaluating their definitions, causes, and impacts.
What are the central thematic fields covered in the text?
The text focuses on theoretical definitions, damage quantification, perpetrator characterization (profiles and motives), and the statistical trends of criminal behavior.
What is the primary goal of the research presented?
The goal is to offer a comprehensive insight into these distinct manifestations of crime and to draw a comparison between them based on available statistics and research.
Which scientific or analytical methods are utilized?
The author uses a literature-based approach, integrating economic models like the "Fraud Triangle" and "Indicator Model" alongside empirical police statistics and criminological theories.
What is addressed in the main body of the work?
The main body systematically dissects the definitions, causes, damage, and perpetrator groups for both economic and street crime, supplemented by illustrations and data models.
Which keywords characterize the work?
Key terms include White Collar Crime, Street Crime, Fraud Triangle, Criminology, Perpetrator Profile, and Police Statistics.
What is the "Fraud Triangle" and why is it significant?
The Fraud Triangle, developed by Donald R. Cressey, illustrates the three factors facilitating economic crime: Pressure, Opportunity, and Rationalization, helping to understand why employees commit fraud.
How does the author distinguish the impact of street crime compared to economic crime?
The author highlights that while economic crime often involves high financial loss, street crime uniquely affects the public's subjective sense of security and often involves physical violence, making it a major challenge for police work.
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- Christian Möller (Author), 2017, White Collar Crime and Street Crime in Germany. A Comparative Overview, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/377775
