Organized Crime in Albania: A Path Dependence Perspective
- 1 October 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Masaryk University Press in Politologický časopis - Czech Journal of Political Science
- Vol. XXVIII (3), 245-273
- https://doi.org/10.5817/pc2021-3-245
Abstract
Albanian organized crime has gained attention from the media and academia due to its significant role in international criminal world. Many studies have showcased Albanian criminal groups' main characteristics and what makes them stand out. Nevertheless, such studies lack a theoretical application that binds the findings and provides an extensive panorama of Albanian organized crime development. Implying that the formation of Albanian organized crime is not a coincidence but rather an ongoing process, this study refers to path dependence theory to explain such an occurrence. Traditionally, the study of path dependence has focused on explaining how standards or rules become reinforced and determinant in a set environment by passing through three sequential stages. Consequently, the study uses a three-phase model to analyze Albanian organized crime from its inception to its latest stage.Keywords
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