Middlebury

PSCI0260A-S10

Pol Economy Drug Trafficking

The Political Economy of Drug Trafficking
This course examines the political economy of drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere. How have transnational drug markets evolved, and why? What effects has narco-trafficking had on the political, economic, legal, financial, and social systems of producer, consumer, and transshipment countries? What policy responses are available to combat it? How should we weigh alternative policy options? Examination of these issues centers on source countries in Latin America's Andean region, the chief transshipment country (Mexico), and the principal consumer country (the US). Attention also is devoted to the drug trade's effects on American society and criminal justice system. 3 hrs./lect. disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
21573
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0260
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSCI 0260

All Sections in Spring 2010

Spring 2010

PSCI0260A-S10 Lecture (Williams)