Contraband Capitalism: States and Illegal Global Markets

This course explores the clandestine side of the global economy (including flows of drugs, people, weapons, and money) and state policing efforts. We will examine the organization of these activities, how they intersect with the state and legal economy, their relationship to armed conflicts, and how they shape (and are shaped by) domestic and international politics. Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors concentrating in Political Science or IAPA. Course is not open to students who have taken POLS 1020 .