ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WHITE-COLLAR CRIME AND POLITICAL-SOCIOLOGY - A SUGGESTION AND RESOURCE FOR TEACHING

A recurring problem in teaching certain classes on social inequality i nvolves the lack of readily available data. For instance, although dat a on street crime are widely available, little information is collecte d nationally on while-collar crime. Instructors therefore must often c ollect their own data. In this paper we provide some information on co rporate crime by relying on commonly available sources. In addition, w e suggest ways in which professors can involve their students in findi ng additional documentation. In the process, instructors can teach ele mentary research skills.