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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > drugs and society > drug policy > drug laws and policies > international drug policies: sanctions/economic assistance
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international drug policies: sanctions/economic assistance  

Definition

  • A sanction is an attempt by a government to incite a change in policy by exerting economic pressure on one or more countries. Sanctions are imposed for a variety of reasons. [Source: Encyclopedia of Drug Policy; International Drug Policies: Sanctions/Economic Assistance]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-PHDH3J1R-Z

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