The impact of economic globalization on transnational organized criminal activity

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21564/2414-990x.136.95296

Keywords:

globalization, global economy, transnational corporations (TNC), banks, offshore, transnational criminal organizations, the UN Congresses, international relations

Abstract

The article studies the problems of the economy globalization, the basis of the origin and a rapid development of global capital market; it also emphasizes the main motive force of this phenomenon such as transnational corporations (TNC). It highlights the negative consequences of this process and analyzes how they are used by transnational criminal organizations. The characteristics of these criminal groups are briefly stated. Furthermore the measures taken by the international community under the United Nations in order to prevent and stop these crimes are emphasized in the article. 

Author Biographies

Вадим Сідоров, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

PhD in Laws, Associate Professor of the Department of International Relations, International Information and Security 

Сергій Здоровко, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

PhD in Economics, Full Professor, Dean for the School of International Economic Relations and Travel Business

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Published

2017-03-22

How to Cite

Сідоров, В., & Здоровко, С. (2017). The impact of economic globalization on transnational organized criminal activity. Problems of Legality, (136), 250–271. https://doi.org/10.21564/2414-990x.136.95296

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International law