Wall Street Breakfast: Drugs And The Market

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Drugs and the market There are many factors in setting drug policy, which often center around the benefits or detriments to a society and its economy. On one side stands regulation that can create new tax revenues, expand jobs, limit criminal behavior, and reduce costs related to enforcement. On the other side, arguments have been made for protections against addictive and dangerous substances, maintaining public order, and the adverse effects on mental health and innocent lives. Interestingly, many countries and regions are backpedaling on their recent decisions, which can have major impacts and effects on corporate bottom lines. Smoking: New...