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459. Let’s Be Blunt: Marijuana Is a Boon for Older Workers

Freakonomics Radio

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Mariwana Policy and Health Benefits for Older Adults

In Colorado, one of the first states to allow recreational use, the mariwana industry contributed substantial to employment growth. Extrapolation can be a bit of a dangerous tool. Why don't economists know more about something as basic as the minimum wage? We'll tell you why raising the federal minimum wage to fifteen dollars is a terrible idea.

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