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Keep Off the Grass: The Economics of Prohibition and U.S. Drug Policy

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: In 1906, the United States instituted its first drug laws.Over time, drug prohibition and criminalization have continued, becoming what is known today as the "War on Drugs."This Article examines the political economy of the War on Drugs with particular emphasis on the unintended consequences of drug prohibition.This Article analyzes the effects of prohibition on violence, drug potency, and cartelization in the drug market.In addition, it examines how the drug policies of the U.S. government have led to a progressive militarization of domestic police forces, fostered an erosion of civil liberties, and contributed to the weakening of private property.The Article concludes that drug prohibition works against many of the

Source: Scholars' Bank (University of Oregon)

Authors: Peter J. Boettke, Christopher J. Coyne, Abigail R. Hall

Institutions: George Mason University, Bellarmine University

Language: English

Topic: Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2195072944

FWCI: 4.125

Cites: 1

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10