What were some of the effects of the Italian Mafia?
There were many effects that the Italian Mafia caused organized crime all around the world. Organized crime is a worldwide, widespread phenomenon and entails deep economic and social consequences. The activities of italian mafia were estimated to amount to 7% of italian GDP in 2007 and business crime. In 2009, Italy's GDP went down to 5% and the organized crime increased by 3.7%. Crime throughout italy with there public transfers. (Mafia's influence hovers over 13m Italians)