Even Though White-Collar Crimes May Have Further-Reaching Consequences Than Petty

Multiple Choice

Even though white-collar crimes may have further-reaching consequences than petty property crimes, they are often hard to prosecute and do not appear in official statistics at all. Which theoretical perspective would most likely examine this and draw a connection between criminal punishment and class?

A) labeling theory
B) functionalist theory
C) differential association theory
D) conflict theory