The "Spectrum-Based Theory of Enterprise," Applied to Organized Crime

question 65

Multiple Choice

The "spectrum-based theory of enterprise," applied to organized crime:

• A) emphasizes the unique ethnic make-up of organized crime
• B) views it as an alternative way of conducting business illegally
• C) stresses the ties between organized crime and corrupt political interests
• D) focuses on the family-based nature of organized crime

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