Abstract

This subject explores the challenges posed by corporate psychopaths in some of the world's greatest financial collapses. From Tiberius's financial crisis of 33 AD to the collapse of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC white-collar psychopaths have inflicted significant social and financial harm on society through financial mismanagement and outright … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Differentiating psychopaths from the well-intentioned corporate eliteThe social and financial impact of corporate psychopathyConflicting narratives in the portrayal of corporate psychopathy via the normalisation of crime

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Identify the psychopathic characteristics commonly associated with elite white-collar criminals;
2.
Critique the representation of white-collar psychopaths across different mediums; and
3.
Critically reflect on and make recommendations to reduce the harms linked to elite white-collar criminals.