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Over the past few years, several U.S. states have either legalized recreational marijunana or at least...

Over the past few years, several U.S. states have either legalized recreational marijunana or at least decriminalized its use("Would Legalizing Marijuana Help the Economy?"Debate.org).
Proponents argue that legalizing the use of marijuana would help the economy by boosting economic activity and reducing costs. Doyou agree? Why or why not? use the concepts of supply and demand and consumer and producer surplus to support your answer.

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