International Journal of Public Law and Policy
Volume 4, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 293-308

Human trafficking: A global multi-billion dollar criminal industry (Article)

Smith K.T.* , Martin H.M. , Smith L.M.
  • a Department of Management and Marketing, Murray State University, 451 Business Building, Murray, KY 42071, United States
  • b Hutson School of Agriculture, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071, United States
  • c Department of Accounting, Murray State University, 351 Business Building, Murray, KY 42071, United States

Abstract

Human trafficking is the exploitation of people as property for forced labour, sexual exploitation, and organ trade. Human trafficking is a major crime industry, generating about $32 billion in revenues annually. This study examines the global scope of human trafficking and its negative effect on world society. This study tests the relationship between human trafficking and a country's level of corruption. Results indicate that higher levels of corruption are associated with higher levels of human trafficking. Corruption though is only one factor in human trafficking; ultimately, ending human trafficking requires changing peoples' attitudes and actions. Human trafficking exists because there is a demand for the products and services connected to it. Copyright © 2014 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.

Author Keywords

Human trafficking Forced labour Corruption sex trafficking

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84940982766&doi=10.1504%2fIJPLAP.2014.063006&partnerID=40&md5=99c7792bd1e6e2aff0dc77bc8b23aa6e
DOI: 10.1504/IJPLAP.2014.063006
ISSN: 20447663
Cited by: 6
Original Language: English