The course will provide an overview of the various economic impacts relevant to legalization of cannabis for medical and/or recreational purposes at the state level. In addition, the fiscal and economic impacts associated with state regulations governing cannabis consumers and producers will be examined. In order to identify the costs and benefits of different regulatory regimes, we will also explore the range of state and local tax structures in medical and recreational states.
Course ID: MARIJ101
Marijuanomics 101: The Economics of Legalization
Learning Objectives
- Identify the different state and local tax structures in medical and recreational cannabis states
- Estimate the potential costs, benefits, and revenue potential associated with the aforementioned tax structures
- Indicate specific examples of ad valorem and potency-based tax structures
- Identify external variables limiting the revenue potential associated with different tax structures
Major Topics
- Identification of different cannabis tax models, as well as regulatory costs and benefits associated with various approaches
- Lessons learned from state and local approaches to cannabis taxation, particularly in recreational cannabis states with medical programs
- Assessment of potential costs, benefits, and revenue potential associated with different tax structures
Who Should Attend
CPAs, Governement Finance Officers, Accountants
Fields of Study
EconomicsPrerequisites
None