On the Issue of the Causes and Conditions of Economic Crime in Modern Russia

This article is devoted to the analysis of the causes and conditions of criminal activity in the economic sphere. The volume (state) and structure of crime are considered, as well as the influence of these elements on the state of crime as a whole on a national scale. The concepts of "crimes" and "latent crimes" in the sphere of economic activity are analyzed. Some factors influencing the growth of economic offenses have been investigated, in particular, the decline in gross domestic product, low productivity and declining production; low living standards and rising poverty in the regions; the spread of corruption and the "shadow" economy; a significant difference between the level of profit from criminal activity and legitimate economic activity.