The social and economic costs of organised crime to the uk amount to many billions of pounds. The core function of organized crime is the selling of protection. Lessons from the economics of crime a policy choice. Organised crime, captured politicians and the allocation. Skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. One of the most negative factors that characterize italian economy and society is the pervasive and oppressive presence of organized crime, affecting many aspects of the daily live and every sector of business. A theory of organized crime, corruption and economic growth.
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