> But, in terms of environmental crimes as discussed in these comments, the reason corporation dump toxic waste in the river is to avoid the clean-up cost - it's an economic crime.

Stealing is also an economic crime then, as they are stealing it because they cannot financially afford it and no one should go to jail but only pay a fine.

Of course not, the reason might be economic but the crime is against much more than the economy and the punishment should be even greater still. Fines do not even register.