TY  - BOOK
AB  - 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.
AU  - Miron, Jeffrey A.
CN  - HV5801
CN  - HV5801
CY  - Oakland, Calif. :
DA  - c2004.
ID  - 278949
KW  - Drug control.
KW  - Prohibition.
N2  - 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.
PB  - Independent Institute,
PP  - Oakland, Calif. :
PY  - c2004.
SN  - 0945999909
T1  - Drug war crimes :the consequences of prohibition /
TI  - Drug war crimes :the consequences of prohibition /
ER  -