Innocent Bystanders - Palgrave Macmillan UK, Philip Keefer & Norman Loayza

Innocent Bystanders

By Palgrave Macmillan UK, Philip Keefer & Norman Loayza

  • Release Date: 2010-03-24
  • Genre: Public Administration

Description

Are current drug policies doing more harm than good in developing countries?

Innocent Bystanders reveals the hidden costs of the war on drugs for poor nations. This insightful analysis exposes how extreme drug policies, focused on criminalization and eradication, lead to political instability, corruption, and violence, while failing to curb drug supply.

Discover the unintended consequences of global drug policies and their impact on developing economies. This book is for policymakers, economists, and researchers seeking a deeper understanding of:
The economic and social costs of drug prohibitionAlternative approaches to drug controlThe challenges faced by Afghanistan and the Andean countries
Gain a sober evaluation of current strategies and a call for more effective, evidence-based solutions. Understand how to protect vulnerable nations from the devastating effects of the war on drugs.