Crime in a Time of Cannabis: Estimating the Effect of Legalizing Marijuana on Crime Rates in Colorado and Washington Using the Synthetic Control Method

The legalization of marijuana for recreational use continues to expand across America. Colorado and Washington were the first states to legalize marijuana in 2012. A primary concern regarding legalization is how these policy changes affect crime rates. Researchers have begun to estimate the effect m...

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Authors: Harper, Alexis J. (Author) ; Jorgensen, Cody (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Journal of drug issues
Year: 2023, Volume: 53, Issue: 4, Pages: 552-580
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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