Economic Factors and Drugs.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Statistical Indicators by Time Economic Trends of Drug Convictions by Age Trends 15 – 19 year olds Trend Decrease in foreign investment Interpretation Unskilled Minimal qualifications Trying to enter into a competitive job market Trends: 20 – 24 25 - 29 Trend Decrease in import of goods Interpretation Experimental and exploration ages Limited external stimuli Trends: 35 – 39 Trend Decrease in GDP Interpretation Job loss due to economic conditions Trends: 40+ Trend Increase in foreign investment Increase in GDP Increase in GDP growth Interpretation Forced out of the labor market Employers want younger workers Trends in Type of Offense Trends Possession of Marijuana Trend Increase in foreign investment Increase GDP Decrease import of goods Implications More disposable income Trends in Trafficking Trends Increase in GDP Increase in foreign investment Decrease import of goods Implications Reflects disposable income Policing works (when increase in import of goods) Trends in Cultivation of Marijuana Trend Increase in inflation Implications Use of fertile land Raw materials and food are being imported Source of revenue Trends in Intent to Supply Trend Decrease import of goods Increase GDP growth Implications More disposable income Trends in Cocaine Possession Trends Decrease import of goods Implications Trafficking increases Trends Drug distribution and use is related to the economy All age groups reflect different economic factors Reflects workforce training Limitation Does not reflect consumer behavior Examination of trends using external sources of data Grenada is at risk to drugs High poverty level High unemployment rate Geographic location Imposing of taxes No big industry What is not Known The impact of drugs on society Drug use and abuse information Impact of alcohol In depth examination of who, what, when where and why Effect of cultural acceptance What’s Next? Expand the data that are collected and