Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, "Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics" (U California Press, 2022)
Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, "Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics" (U California Press, 2022)
Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner, "Can Legal Weed Win?: The Blunt Realities of Cannabis Economics" (U California Press, 2022)
Tuesday 7th June 2022
Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner discuss why legal cannabis hasn't met expectations and what needs to change in this insightful episode.
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Get the buttons here!The Real Economics of Legal Cannabis: A Conversation with Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner
But I think what still brings us together is this idea that legalization is correcting a grave social injustice.
Ever wondered why legal cannabis hasn't quite hit the mark? In this episode, economists Robin Goldstein and Daniel Sumner from UC Davis tackle the harsh realities of the legal weed industry. They dive into why tax revenues are lagging, investors are disappointed, and why the black market is still thriving despite legalization. With witty and accessible language, they break down complex economic issues and share their firsthand experiences working with California cannabis regulators since 2016.
You'll hear about the ups and downs of the industry, from the early days of medical dispensaries to the COVID-19 consumption boom. They also touch on the social justice aspects of legalization, discussing how to right past wrongs and the potential for medical cannabis and pharmaceuticals. If you're curious about the true state of legal weed and what needs to change, this episode offers a no-nonsense look at an industry in flux.