Economic Effects of Illegal Drugs?

Question by baby: economic effects of illegal drugs?
what are the economic effects of the illegal drug cocaine????????????

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Answer by Backthen91
Abuse of cocaine may lead to economic disparity for an individual if his income is going towards his addiction, leading to less money invested within the private sector and taxes. leading to money lost for the whole sector.

Answer by emucompboy
1. Makes American dollars flow south
2. Makes Mesoamerican countries into failed states

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