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Crime problem in the pharmaceutical industry

Galas, Maria-2011-01-01-UPT. Syiah Kuala University Library (Syiah Kuala University)

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This dissertation examines the problem of crime within the pharmaceutical industry. It shows the extend of the problem, and the cost of it compared to other types of crime. It starts with a definition of corporate crime, and then presents the historical background of drug companies. It shows that pharmaceutical industry is one of the most profitable industries in the world, which is concentrated on profits, and therefore violates the law repeatedly.
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\nBased on case examples, this study shows that punishment is often not adequate to crimes committed by drug companies. It may be assumed that penalties are part of their business plan. Their profits are much higher than penalties, and they often commit the same crimes.
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\nThis study also points out a very worrying fact regarding the detection of crimes committed by drug companies. Most of them are detected because of whistle blowers, and not by appropriate authorities. Another serious and probably most important aspect

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This dissertation examines the problem of crime within the pharmaceutical industry. It shows the extend of the problem, and the cost of it compared to other types of crime. It starts with a definition of corporate crime, and then presents the historical background of drug companies. It shows that pharmaceutical industry is one of the most profitable industries in the world, which is concentrated on profits, and therefore violates the law repeatedly.
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\nBased on case examples, this study shows that punishment is often not adequate to crimes committed by drug companies. It may be assumed that penalties are part of their business plan. Their profits are much higher than penalties, and they often commit the same crimes.
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\nThis study also points out a very worrying fact regarding the detection of crimes committed by drug companies. Most of them are detected because of whistle blowers, and not by appropriate authorities. Another serious and probably most important aspect

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CommitBusinessPunishment (psychology)Pharmaceutical industryLaw and economicsCommerceEconomicsMedicine

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