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Eric D. U. Gutierrez

Rethinking Illicit Economies in Opium and Cocaine: Policy Responses to Drug Crops in the Global South

Rethinking Illicit Economies in Opium and Cocaine: Policy Responses to Drug Crops in the Global South

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This book examines the socioeconomic contexts, criminal careers, and farmgate prices of illicit coca and opium poppy crops in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Colombia, and Bolivia, challenging common assumptions and suggesting policy reforms and alternative approaches to drug policy, development aid, and peacebuilding work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 13 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of socioeconomic contexts, criminal careers, and fluctuations in farmgate prices of illicit coca and opium poppy crops in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Colombia, and Bolivia. By reconstructing and comparing these diverse contexts, the book seeks to challenge prevailing assumptions and provide a fresh perspective on the complex interplay between conflict and accommodation. It explores how relationships between these factors are shaped and re-shaped in fluid and ever-changing environments, leading to often paradoxical outcomes.

The book goes beyond mere description and offers insightful recommendations for policy reforms and alternative approaches to drug policy, development aid, and peacebuilding work. It provides valuable insights for researchers and students across development, peacebuilding, illicit economies, and conflict studies, serving as a rich source of original research and analysis. Moreover, it is of utmost importance to politicians, commentators, and public officials who are seeking innovative solutions to tackle the challenges posed by illicit drug economies.

In conclusion, this book is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of development, peacebuilding, and illicit economies, offering a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationships between conflict, accommodation, and drug economies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of these critical issues and exploring alternative approaches to promote sustainable development and peace in the world.


Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032500393

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