The Fraud of the Century: The Case of Bernard Madoff Bernard Madoff was a creditable man that people trusted him with their money because “he created an image of power‚ trust and responsibility.” (Ferrel‚ 2013‚ p. 416) He was able to scam and scheme his investors from the early 1990s up until December of 2008 when his Ponszi scheme was discovered. Over the course of a decade he was simultaneously running a legitimate business and earned his investors’ trust because he didn’t make
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Module Two: Ponzi Scheme Case Study Module two focuses on some of the theoretical approaches that criminologists use to help explain financial crimes occur (as well as crime in general). The module also focuses on Ponzi schemes. Your Task: Hypothetically‚ the bank of Canada has approached you to write a case study focusing on the crimes of Earl Jones that they can distribute to their financial advisors in order to inform them about Ponzi schemes. Your case study should address the following
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shaken up the democratic world. Congressman Bernie Sanders of Vermont has been all throughout the year‚ and the more media he receives‚ the more voters he racks up. With the many ideas that Bernie Sanders states‚ it is astounding on how modern his views are‚ and how well he speaks. Bernie Sanders is a passionate candidate‚ who has much job experience‚ which he started in 1972 (berniesanders.com‚ timeline)‚ without any super PACs to back him up (CNN‚Bernie Sanders Fundraising). He is the only candidate
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In his speech‚ Bernie Sanders talks about the legalization of marijuana and creating more jobs for the un-employment of people between 17-20. Bernie made the argument on legalization of marijuana seem like marijuana is not harmful and should not be a schedule 1 drug. Bernie compares heroine and marijuana with are both classified as schedule 1 drugs and says marijuana isn’t as dangerous as heroine. When he does this‚ Bernie is using the Definitional Fallacy by making it seem like marijuana shouldn’t
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Bernie Sanders believes that minorities should not be terrorized and feel unsafe in America. He claims it as an embarrassment in the twenty-first century to see these types of hate crimes. Many communities don’t trust police officers‚ and it’s unacceptable to see the people sworn to protect us are the perpetrators. Bernie suggests some ways to help stop police brutality is to have higher requirements for who can have certain weapons. You should have to work your way up‚ and get the privilege to
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interesting point you have found. Research into Scandals Choose one of the following corporate scandals. I have given one link to an overview article for each example. You are also required carry out your own research. • Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/business/25bernie.html • Fortex Limited http://search.ebscohost.com./login.aspx?direct=true&db=anh&AN=DOM9603141031-FORTE1-FE&site=ehost-live The ANZ Rference Centre and Newztext
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one interesting point you have found. Research into Scandals Choose one of the following corporate scandals. I have given one link to an overview article for each example. You are also required carry out your own research. • Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/business/25bernie.html • Fortex Limited http://www.knowledge-basket.co.nz.ezproxy.auckland.ac.nz/search/doc_view.php?d1=ffx95-03/text/1996/03/03/doc03443.html (This article‚ “Model
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Even from the earliest points in his life‚ Bernie Sanders has been a powerful example of bravery. Born to Polish immigrants in 1941‚ Sanders was not blessed with prosperous childhood years‚ as he grew up in a cramped Brooklyn apartment. However‚ during these early years the future senator and now presidential candidate began to form an interest in the political world. In an interview with the Guardian newspaper‚ he proclaimed‚ “I saw unfairness. That was the major inspiration in my politics.” (bio)
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David Zuckerman‚ headlined by Bernie Sanders. This rally was a gathering of people who believe in what the Vermont Democratic Party stands for. There were a lot people; most of us were standing‚ waiting. More people came into the room and later Bernie Sanders came after with one other man and woman. As soon as he came into the room‚ people were standing and cheering for him. One of the guys with a suit started off by introducing Bernie Sanders and some politics stuff. Bernie Sanders up next talking about
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a more modern world? I believe electing Bernie Sanders to be our new president will create a better future for young youth like you. Bernie can finish what Obama has started in creating an accepting America and a better future for our generation. We will look over Bernie’s stands on accepting money‚ drug wars‚ and promises. Think about this. Bernie refuses to take money from millionaires. From the Huffington post sigh “25 Reasons Why I’m Voting for Bernie Sanders” I found this quote. “Hillary Clinton
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