The development impact of the illegality of drug trade (English)

This paper reviews the unintended consequences of the war on drugs, particularly for developing countries, and weighs them against the evidence regarding the efficacy of prohibition to curb drug use and trade. It reviews the available evidence and presents new results that indicate that prohibition has limited effects on drug prevalence and prices, most likely indicating a combination of inelastic drug demand (due to its addictive properties) and...

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Keefer,Philip E.;

Loayza,Norman V.;

Soares,Rodrigo Reis;
Document Date
2008/03/01
Document Type
Policy Research Working Paper
Report Number
WPS4543
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
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World,
Region
Other,
Disclosure Date
2010/07/01
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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The development impact of the illegality of drug trade
Keywords
Drug use

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Keefer,Philip E.; Loayza,Norman V.; Soares,Rodrigo Reis.

The development impact of the illegality of drug trade (English). Policy Research working paper ; no. WPS 4543 Washington, DC: World Bank. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/830081468156895429

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