ECO 170 ECONOMICS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Despite being recognized as crime by nearly 200 countries and territories, human trafficking is among the fastest growing types of criminal activity and, in the next ten years, is predicted to surpass both drug and arms trafficking to become the largest form of organized crime in its incidence. The course explores this multi-faceted crime from an economic market perspective; the factors that drive demand, supply, and those that facilitate the transactions. Students will learn and apply some fundamental economics knowledge to explore this market in addition to considering the challenges and failures of government implemented solutions. The course lectures and class discussions will build from a series of selected readings and documentary films