Caulkins, Jonathan (2019) Legalising drugs prudently: the importance of incentives and values. Journal of Illicit Economies and Development, 1 (3). 279 - 287. ISSN 2516-7227
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Abstract
Various jurisdictions are legalising not just cannabis possession and use, but also large-scale commercial production, distribution and sale. Potential problems with that form of legalization raise questions about how best to implement a legalisation. This paper analyses the interests of the suppliers and regulators to help lawmakers and voters decide what over-arching architecture for legalisation might be prudent. In particular, it suggests banning for-profit companies and/or vesting regulatory authority in an agency that views its mission as protecting heavy users from suppliers’ excesses, rather than serving the interests of the cannabis industry.
Item Type: | Article |
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Official URL: | https://jied.lse.ac.uk/ |
Additional Information: | © 2019 The Author |
Divisions: | LSE |
Subjects: | K Law > K Law (General) H Social Sciences > HF Commerce H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology |
Date Deposited: | 20 Dec 2019 11:21 |
Last Modified: | 20 Sep 2024 08:00 |
URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/102970 |
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