Question 2

Many illegaldrug users commit crimes to finance their addiction. This connection between illegal drugs and crime has led to efforts to stop the smuggling of illegal drugs into the United States.

1. If attempts to reduce the smuggling of illegal drugs are successful, what will happen to the price of illegal drugs? Explain why.
2. If attempts to reduce the smuggling of illegal drugs are successful, what will happen to the total expenditure on drugs by illegal drug users? What will happen to the amount of crime committed by illegal drug users? Explain why
3. What do you think will happen to the number of brand-new illegal drug users? Explain why.