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slazientoday at 7:03 PM2 repliesview on HN

Why do we have prison sentences for insider trading, which is arguably (much) less harmful to the society, and not for this?


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rishabhaiovertoday at 7:06 PM

because the damage done is relatively objective?

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fnord77today at 7:05 PM

Insider trading is incredibly toxic to society. It is not a victimless crime. It is tantamount to stealing.

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