Why Has the Attempt to Reduce the Drug Supply from Other

question 94

Multiple Choice

Why has the attempt to reduce the drug supply from other countries not reduced the rate of adolescent substance abuse?

• A) Most smugglers are still able to find a way to bring drugs in.
• B) Local residents account for most of the illegal drug traffic.
• C) The drugs most abused by adolescents are alcohol and tobacco, which are easily available.
• D) Drug abusers are traveling to other countries to obtain their supply.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Actual Production

The quantity of goods or services produced by a firm, industry, or economy within a specific period, factual and not estimated.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between what consumers are ready and capable of spending on a product or service and the actual sum they end up paying.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual price they receive, reflecting the benefit to producers from higher prices.