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

Miron, Jeffrey A.
2004
HV5801 .M57 2004 (Mapit)
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Title
Drug war crimes : the consequences of prohibition / Jeffrey A. Miron.
Author
Miron, Jeffrey A.
ISBN
0945999909
Published
Oakland, Calif. : Independent Institute, [2004]
Copyright
©2004
Language
English
Description
109 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Call Number
HV5801 .M57 2004
Dewey Decimal Classification
364.177
Summary
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.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-101) and index.
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