Marijuana Economics: The Pros and Cons of California's Cash Crop

INFORUM cuts through the smoke in an illuminating exploration of the state's largest cash crop

When
Thu Jul 30, 2009
Where
The Commonwealth Club SF
Time
6-8pm
Cost
$7 - $20
Tags
Education

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Marijuana Economics: The Pros and Cons of California's Cash Crop

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Marijuana is by some estimates California's largest cash crop, bringing in more than twice the revenue of vegetables, yet we don't tax this green. Legalizing and taxing pot could provide $1.3 billion to help our hemorrhaging economy, but it might also lead to additional problems and undermine anti-drug efforts. Is this crop just cash waiting to be reaped, or is it more complicated? Come hear advocates on both sides argue the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana.

Location: SF Commonwealth Club
Time: 6 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. networking reception
Cost: $12 members, $20 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID)
Also know: Photo by Flickr user mela q
Permanent URL: https://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/open.asp

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  1. The Commonwealth Club SF
    595 Market Street, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA