An Economic Analysis of the Most Prevalent Repugnant Transaction Affecting Women in Southeast Asia

Date

4-2023

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Jefferson A. Arapoc

Committee Member

Ma. Nova R. Nguyen, Gideon P. Carnaje, Agham C. Cuevas

Abstract

This study explores current knowledge on repugnant transactions by conducting an in-depth literature review. Repugnant markets can be defined as markets that receive widespread disapproval from society, leading participants to engage in underground transactions. These markets operate without proper regulation, posing significant risks to both buyers and sellers. In the context of Southeast Asia, the paper examines repugnant transactions in Southeast Asia, identifies prevalent transactions concerning women, examines market design in these transactions, and identifies challenges in policies and regulations. Due to the paucity of data, this study adapts the analytical framework of Della Giusta et al. (2016), which is designed to determine the likelihood of a person to pay for sex.

Moreover, an examination of the market framework concerning prostitution in Southeast Asia is conducted by analyzing the interplay between supply and demand, market power, and institutional factors, which collectively contribute to the expansion of repugnant transactions. This study sheds light on the multifaceted aspects of prostitution in Southeast Asia, including its drivers, consequences, and the role of institutions and fairness in shaping the market.

This study concludes with a policy analysis focusing on the role of legal involvement, social impact, social impact, and public health in combating the dangers of prostitution in Southeast Asia.

Language

English

LC Subject

Prostitution -- Southeast Asia

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2023 E2 D35

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