Tyler Cowen: Legal Weed Is a Mistake We Had to Make
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- #Social Impact
- #Public Policy
- #Marijuana Legalization
- 24 states have legalized recreational marijuana, 7 more decriminalized it, and medical marijuana was rescheduled federally.
- 55% of Americans support legal weed, down from 60% in 2021, indicating shifting public opinion.
- The author's libertarian view supports legalization but regrets the public visibility and social impacts.
- Legalization has led to frequent public marijuana use in cities, contrary to expectations of private consumption.