Guest entry from our former intern Ryan Atkinson! Regardless of the merits of medical marijuana, the ordinance as written is emblematic of a problem that plagues many safety net programs: the creation of perverse incentives. This particular plan encourages low-income residents to earn lower incomes in order to qualify for the giveaway. It also takes a toll on an industry that contributes a disproportionate share of the city’s taxes.
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 22:00:01 +0000
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