An examination of regulatory violations and fines in the US Automobile Industry, 2000–2023
The treadmill of production and law
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 24236899 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael J Lynch (0000-0002-3569-4749, University of South Florida), Ronald G Burns (0000-0002-3777-3854, Texas Christian University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-20 |
| Publication date | 2026-10-19 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sociological Spectrum (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0273-2173 • E-ISSN: 1521-0707 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02732173.2026.2745990 |
| OpenAlex | W7222980681 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 48 |
Automotive industry · corporate compliance · Environmental regulation · fines · regulatory enforcement · regulatory violations · treadmill of production · Law, Economics, and Judicial Systems · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Regulation and Compliance Studies
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Marx's Theory of Metabolic Rift
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