When considering the possibility of legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, had the state governments of California and Maine already anticipated the price decline for cannabis after legalization? If yes, should the state governments of California and Maine choose the tax-per-price scheme or the tax-per-weight scheme?

When considering the possibility of legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, had the state governments of California and Maine already anticipated the price decline for cannabis after legalization? If yes, should the state governments of California and Maine choose the tax-per-price scheme or the tax-per-weight scheme?

Survey Of Economics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337111522

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter4: Markets In Action

Section4.2: Can The Laws Of Supply And Demand Be Repealed?

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