ECO 141 The Economics of Human Trafficking: A Global Review
Despite being recognized as crime by nearly 200 countries and territories, human trafficking – often referred to as a gender-based crime of violence -- 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 a global economic market perspective; the factors that drive demand, supply, and those that facilitate the crime, and the disproportionate effect this crime has on women and children around the world. Students will learn and apply fundamental economics knowledge to examine this crime in addition to analyzing the challenges and failures of government-implemented solutions as well as possible economic solutions. The course lectures and class discussions will build from a series of selected readings and documentary films.
Cross Listed Courses
none
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
none
Course Types
Society
Notes
This course has been approved for elective credit for:
• Women’s Gender and Sexual Studies minor
• Poverty and Social Justice minor