Illicit Trade. 3 credits

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Examines the role that illicit trade assumes in international trade and commerce. The class examines diverse international illicit markets and their convergence. It analyzes the role of illicit trade in perpetuating insecurity and instability globally, conflicts,environmental degradation and how the most pervasive forms of illicit trade undermine economic development, peace and justice, and prosperity. Examines the actors involved in illicit commerce including corrupt officials, organized criminal organizations, terrorist groups, and complicit superfixers (market facilitators). Examines needed policies to stem growth, develop cross-border responses, capacities, and technologies to curb the proliferation of illicit trade.Offered by Schar Public Policy/Admin. May not be repeated for credit.