Big Money Crime

Discover the intricate world of financial crime in "Big Money Crime" by Kitty Calavita, published in 1999. This thought-provoking book delves into the catastrophic savings and loan crisis of the 1980s, a disaster that cost American taxpayers a staggering $500 billion. Calavita reveals how this financial debacle was not merely a series of policy errors but rather a result of systematic political collusion, making it one of the most significant crimes in American history. With 281 pages of insightful analysis, "Big Money Crime" explores the intersections of banks, banking, and criminal law, shedding light on the economic conditions and governmental dynamics that contributed to this unprecedented fraud. A must-read for anyone interested in political history, political science, and the sociology of crime in the United States, this paperback edition offers a compelling examination of the dark side of finance and governance.