An antidrug policy that reduces the supply of heroin might:

A. increase street crime because the addict's demand for heroin is highly inelastic.
B. reduce street crime because the addict's demand for heroin is highly elastic.
C. reduce street crime because the addict's demand for heroin is highly inelastic.
D. increase street crime because the addict's demand for heroin is highly elastic.


Answer: A

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