Economics of cannabis regulation

Catch up on Penington Institute's webinar, 'Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future: Economics of cannabis regulation', recorded live on 27 March 2024.
WEBINAR DETAILS:
This webinar explores the commercial and economic aspects of regulated cannabis markets; how regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions have managed (or failed to manage) these issues; and what Australian policymakers should consider when designing a legal cannabis framework.
We will dive into the details of the following topics:
-Balancing tax levels against industry sustainability
-The role of prices in public health and illicit market reduction efforts
-The promises and pitfalls of funding social services with cannabis taxes
Joining us is an expert guest panel:
Beau Kilmer, Codirector of RAND Drug Policy Research Center
Karen O’Keefe, Director of State Policies at Marijuana Policy Project
Matt Lamers, International Editor of MJBiz Daily
The panel discussion will be facilitated by our Policy Officer, Rhys Cohen.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON AUSTRALIA'S CANNABIS FUTURE SERIES
This webinar is part of our Global Perspectives on Australia’s Cannabis Future series, where we ask leading experts to share their cannabis policy insights from Australia and around the globe.
Using real world examples and hard evidence, we will tackle the big questions as we consider an Australian policy model for legal, regulated cannabis use.
Watch the full series here: • Webinar series | Globa...