A recent study published in the Journal of Population Economics sheds light on the unintended consequences of Sweden’s ban on the purchase of sex. The research indicates that the regulation, aimed at curbing prostitution, may have led to an unexpected increase in rape offenses. The regulation of prostitution remains a highly debated issue globally. In the United States, prostitution is illegal except for in Nevada. European countries vary in their approach from decriminalization, like in Denmark, to outright bans on purchasing sex, such as the Nordic model adopted by Sweden, Norway, and Icelan…