The consequences of decriminalizing illegal drugs have long been debated. Some claim that legalization will lower the price of these drugs and reduce related crime. Others claim that more people will use these drugs. Suppose that some of these drugs are legalized so that anyone may sell them and use them.

Question

Part 2
Based on positive economic​ analysis, such decriminalization will lead to
Part 3
A.
a reduction in both quantity demanded of these drugs and in price.
B.
a reduction in price of these drugs and an increase in quantity demanded.
C.
an increase in quantity demanded of these drugs and in price.
D.
a reduction in quantity demanded of these drugs and an increase in price.

Answer 1

B. a reduction in price of these drugs and an increase in quantity demanded.