A persistent problem facing our society is the use of illegal drugs, such as heroin,
cocaine, and crack. Drug use has several adverse effects. One is that drug dependency
can ruin the lives of drug users and their families. Another is that drug
addicts often turn to robbery and other violent crimes to obtain the money needed
to support their habit. To discourage the use of illegal drugs, the U.S. government
devotes billions of dollars each year to reduce the flow of drugs into the
country. Let’s use the tools of supply and demand to examine this policy of drug
interdiction.
cocaine, and crack. Drug use has several adverse effects. One is that drug dependency
can ruin the lives of drug users and their families. Another is that drug
addicts often turn to robbery and other violent crimes to obtain the money needed
to support their habit. To discourage the use of illegal drugs, the U.S. government
devotes billions of dollars each year to reduce the flow of drugs into the
country. Let’s use the tools of supply and demand to examine this policy of drug
interdiction.
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