Drug war crimes : the consequences of prohibition / Jeffrey A. Miron.

0945999909

Oakland, Calif. : Independent Institute, c2004.

English

109 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

HV5801 .M57 2004

364.177

Publisher description: An analysis of the true costs, benefits, and consequences of enforcing drug prohibition is presented in this book. Miron argues that prohibition's effects on drug use have been modest and that prohibition has numerous side effects, most of them highly undesirable. In particular, prohibition is shown to directly increase violent crime, even in cases where it deters drug use. Miron's analysis leads to a disturbing finding-the more resources given to the fight against drugs, the greater the homicide rate. The costs and benefits of several alternatives to the war on drugs are examined.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-101) and index.

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