CFE – Fraud Prevention and Deterrence — Question 43

According to the authors of Crimes of the Middle Classes, all of the following factors have contributed to the rising problem of economic crime EXCEPT:

Answer options

• A. The increased opportunity for wrongdoing as a result of advancing information technologies
• B. The decrease in funds available from government assistance programs
• C. The continued pressures of a culture that rewards affluence and success
• D. The economy’s increased reliance on credit

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the authors argue that advancing information technologies actually provide more opportunities for oversight and regulation, rather than contributing to economic crime. Options B, C, and D all highlight societal and economic pressures that can lead to increased instances of economic crime, making them valid factors in the discussion.