Transnational Crime and Corruption. 3 credits

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Provides an overview of transnational crime, kleptocracy, and diverse forms of corruption and examines their political, economic, social, and environmental effects. Focuses on the growing problem of transnational crime in conflict regions, and efforts to develop effective economic development strategies including the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addresses the inter-connections among transnational criminal organizations and gangs, corruption and terrorism. It analyzes diverse range of activities of transnational crime groups in both the legitimate and illegitimate economy and how their illicit trade fuels greater insecurity and instability across the world.Offered by Schar Public Policy/Admin. May not be repeated for credit.