Estimating Price Elasticity of Cannabis Use Among U.S. Adolescents: Evidence From States With Recreational Cannabis Commercialization.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The commercialization of recreational cannabis has led to increased concern over adolescent cannabis use in the U.S. Given that price-based regulations have the potential to reduce cannabis consumption and mitigate the adverse effects associated with cannabis use, this study aims to assess the price elasticity of cannabis use among U.S. adolescents.

Methods

Data were drawn from the repeated cross-sectional Monitoring the Future Survey conducted between 2015 and 2022. A total of 40,277 adolescents from 10 states that had commercialized recreational cannabis at the time of survey were included in the analysis. Two cannabis use outcomes were assessed, including current cannabis use and frequent cannabis use. Logistic regressions were performed to estimate the associatio

SUBMITTER: Han B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604939 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature