The political economy of illegal drugs in the Andes

Authors

  • Francisco Thoumi Florida Intemational University (PIU)

Keywords:

Colombia, drug trafficking, supply and demand, institutions, anti-drug policies

Abstract

This article puts forward some ideas on illegal drugs in the Andes from a supply and demand perspective. The author explores why some countries produce illegal drugs and others do not, disregarding conventional perceptions that locate poverty, inequality, economical crises and corruption as the main explanations for the me of drug trafficking activities. Toumi argues that while such factors may contribute to drug trafficking they are not its causes. Finally, by locating the problem in social and institutional factors, the author makes clear that solutions require structural changes in society.

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Author Biography

Francisco Thoumi, Florida Intemational University (PIU)

Profesor de Florida Intemational University, PIU.

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How to Cite

Thoumi, F. (2016). The political economy of illegal drugs in the Andes. Comentario Internacional. Journal of the Andean Center of International Studies, (4). Retrieved from https://revistas.uasb.edu.ec/index.php/comentario/article/view/198

Issue

No. 4 (2002): La política exterior del Ecuador

Section

Other issues

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