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
Description
Marijuana Economics: The Pros and Cons of California's Cash CropCheck back on website below for panelists
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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