In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of mafia networks with Dr Pasquale Accardo. Discover how these organizations operate within and outside the law, their historical roots, and their complex relationships with formal institutions. Pasquale shares personal insights from growing up in Naples, the heartland of the Camorra, and discusses his research on the socio-economic impacts of organized crime. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on the hidden dynamics of power and influence.

Pasquale Accardo: https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/pasquale-accardo/

'The good connections: A Network Analysis of organized crime, patronage, and local elites': https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/publications/the-good-connections-a-network-analysis-of-organized-crime-patron/

Timestamps:

00:00: Why Research Mafia Networks?

03:24: What is Network Analysis?

04:37: Data Used for the Research

08:18: The Shadow Economy

14:25: The 'Anti-Mafia' Commission

16:47: Research Methods & Results

28:40: Can Network Analysis Stop Crime?

35:07: Are the Findings Applicable to Other Countrys?

43:17: Mafia Infiltration of the State!

46:45: How AI & Automation Can Improve Research

51:10: Further Reading On Crime Economics & Network Analysis

57:50: Pasquale's Other Research

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