Politically connected firms - Gangs and Territory
Thinking Allowed
BBC
4.4 • 997 Ratings
🗓️ 1 December 2010
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
Professor Laurie Taylor explores the connections between politics and business with economist Mara Faccio, who talks about her new research into the subject. Laurie also talks to criminologist Judith Aldridge and discusses her research about how territory influences youth gangs. They are joined by Peter Squires from Brighton University.
Producer: Chris Wilson.
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