We investigate the causal effect of the asymmetric criminalization of prostitution on sex tourism. We exploit legal … neighboring countries and popular sex tourism destinations. We find significant effects for countries where prostitution was legal … reforms in five countries that switched from systems where prostitution was legal (Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Canada), or where …

This paper investigates empirically whether prostitution reduces sex crimes. Theoretical predictions suggest two … contradicting effects: substituting or complementing. By using survey data of sex offenders in Korea, I find that prostitution … sex crimes. These results indicate that prostitution intensifies one's propensities for more violent sexual behaviors …

This paper investigates empirically whether prostitution reduces sex crimes. Theoretical predictions suggest two … contradicting effects: substituting or complementing. By using survey data of sex offenders in Korea, I find that prostitution … of sex crimes. These results indicate that prostitution intensifies one's propensities for more violent sexual behaviors …