Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Volkswagen on Tuesday admitted to rigging emissions test for its diesel powered cars. The German automaker said the emissions issue affects 11 million vehicles worldwide, and will take more than $7 billion to fix, making it one of the most expensive automotive scandals ever.
Even though Volkswagen is worth billions of dollars, the company faces a potential fine of $18 billion. It would drain all its profits from 2014, and then some.
But do fines make for an effective disciplinary strategy? Some research shows that fines, whether given to individuals or companies, might not always be a compelling reason to do the right thing.
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