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09 Sep 202414 Minutes

Marijuana in Nepal: Weighing Costs and Benefits

The process of legalizing and regulating marijuana involves substantial legal and administrative costs. Governments need to invest in regulatory agencies, law enforcement training, and monitoring systems. In Nepal where resources are limited, the economic burden of creating and enforcing these regulations might outweigh the financial benefits of taxation and sales.

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Aastha Pokhrel and Mimamsha Dhungel
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    Economic Growth
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    Agriculture
    Economy
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    Aastha Pokhrel and Mimamsha Dhungel

    Research Intern

    Mimamsha is a final-year student of Journalism and English Literature at St. Xavier’s College. Meanwhile, Aastha, a columnist for Republica, is in her fourth year of pursuing a B.A. LL.B. at Kathmandu School of Law.

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