Drug addiction and the economic rationalization of gun control

Author(s): Rapoport, H., Weiss, A.

Journal/Book: Econ Lett. 1999; 65: PO Box 564, 1001 Lausanne, Switzerland. Elsevier Science Sa. 55-57.

Abstract: We compare the legalization of drugs with the issue of gun control, and show that there are some important similarities and differences between the two that should be considered when setting policy.

Note: Article Weiss A, Bar Ilan Univ, Dept Econ, IL-52900 Ramat Gan, ISRAEL

Keyword(s): drug addiction; gun control; demand; elasticity

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