This article discusses the impact of economic principles on the population of cane toads and the corn market. It explores the effects of bounty schemes on cane toad population and the influence of NAFTA on the corn market. It also examines the relationship between corn price and the production of illegal crops, such as marijuana. Additionally, it analyzes the formation of cartels in the drug market and its impact on violence. The article concludes with a discussion on the economic welfare implications of political ties and the effects of carbon tax on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.