3. According to the textbook, which of the following statements about drug interdiction is (are) correct? (x) Higher drug prices caused by drug interdiction policies may cause an increase in drug-related crime because drug addicts would have a greater need for quick cash. (y) Drug interdiction shifts the supply curve of drugs to the left, and, as a result, raises prices and total revenue in the drug market. (z) Advocates of drug interdiction argue that higher drug prices caused by such policies may discourage drug experimentation by young people. A. (x), (y) and (z) B. (x) and (y) only C. (x) and (z) only D. (y) and (z) only E. (y) only

3. According to the textbook, which of the following statements about drug interdiction is (are) correct? (x) Higher drug prices caused by drug interdiction policies may cause an increase in drug-related crime because drug addicts would have a greater need for quick cash. (y) Drug interdiction shifts the supply curve of drugs to the left, and, as a result, raises prices and total revenue in the drug market. (z) Advocates of drug interdiction argue that higher drug prices caused by such policies may discourage drug experimentation by young people. A. (x), (y) and (z) B. (x) and (y) only C. (x) and (z) only D. (y) and (z) only E. (y) only

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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