What has increased the visibility of corporate crime since the financial crisis of 2008?

The visibility of corporate crime has significantly increased since the financial crisis of 2008 primarily due to public campaigns against corporate misconduct. These campaigns have sought to hold corporations accountable for unethical practices, particularly those that contributed to the economic downturn, such as fraud, misleading financial practices, and irresponsible behavior. Advocacy groups, media coverage, and increased public awareness have played critical roles in shining a spotlight on corporate malfeasance, leading to heightened scrutiny and demands for accountability.

In contrast, while government intervention and increased corporate responsibility are relevant topics, they do not directly address the rise in visibility itself. Government interventions can sometimes help regulate corporate behavior, but they do not inherently increase public awareness. Similarly, increased corporate responsibility can reflect positive changes within corporations but does not necessarily lead to greater visibility of crime. Lastly, a reduction in corporate crime legislation would likely diminish the focus and consequences surrounding corporate wrongdoing, rather than increase visibility, making it an unlikely factor compared to the impact of public campaigns.