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Can Markets Cope With Drugs?

NCJ Number
127364
Journal
Journal of Drug Issues Volume: 20 Issue: 4 Dated: (Fall 1990) Pages: 659-666
Author(s)
R Stevenson
Date Published
1990
Length
8 pages
Annotation
The paper discusses the likely structure of legal drug markets and explains how they could perform in a socially acceptable manner within the framework of existing laws.
Abstract
It is accepted, however, that governments will insist on regulating many aspects of drug markets; elements in a regulatory framework are considered. Until markets have had a chance to perform, it is suggested that regulation is best regarded as a threat to be resisted. 13 references (Author abstract)

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