The theory that most accurately and simplest theory that explains White-Collar Crime is Robert Angew’s General strain theory. General Strain Theory posits that negative aspects such as strains or stressors from everyday life can increase the likelihood that someone may commit a crime. General Strain theory’s key characteristic is that it is not that it is inherently tied to economic strain, but rather the failure to achieve positively valued goals, removal of sportive stimuli and the presence of negative stimuli that can produce anger (Agnew, 1992).
