Historique
Article de Périodique
Precursors and prices: Structuring the Quebec synthetic drug market (2014)
Auteur(s) :
OUELLET, M. ;
MORSELLI, C.
Année
2014
Page(s) :
37-55
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
MAR (Marchés / Markets)
Thésaurus géographique
QUEBEC
;
CANADA
Thésaurus mots-clés
MARCHE DE LA DROGUE
;
DROGUES DE SYNTHESE
;
PRECURSEURS
;
PRIX
;
ANALYSE CHIMIQUE
;
ECONOMIE
;
SAISIE
Résumé :
Few analyses of basic elements of the synthetic drug market have been conducted, particularly in regard to its structural features. Synthetic drug's relatively recent classification as an illicit substance, coupled with its distinct clandestine characteristics, has hindered the development of reliable assessments of the market's structural features. Using information derived from 365 seized synthetic drugs, this study aims to reliably examine the structural attributes of Quebec's synthetic drug market by merging two approaches: drug composition and economic analysis. Findings for the drug composition analysis indicate that the market is composed of a high number of small structures, indicating a competitive and decentralized market. Providing complementary information, the economic analysis revealed that differential production costs and relations between traffickers influence price variations, depending on the region. These results emphasize the need to design policies that account for regional differences as well as reflect the competitive nature of the market.
Affiliation :
Université de Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Cote :
Abonnement