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Globalisation, green crime, and state crime

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  • Globalisation: (👤 Held, 2000) globalisation increases transnational crime, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
    • Cooperation between states can also improve crime control.
  • Green crime: (👤 White, 2008) green crime harms the environment and is linked to global capitalism.
    • Definitions vary, making enforcement difficult.
  • State crime: (👤 McLaughlin, 1996, 👤 Cohen, 1955) state crime includes political, economic, social, and security crimes. Cohen discusses denial and justification techniques.
    • States can define their own actions as legal.

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