Publications

Cannabis Legality and Tax Map

This is a comprehensive map outlining the legal status and tax information of cannabis in all 50 states plus DC and Puerto Rico. All data is up to data as of June 2023.

Black Sea Grain Initiative Shipments by Destination Map

This map visualizes the destinations of Black Sea Grain Initiative Shipments out of Ukraine from July 2022 through July 2023.

U.S. Cannabis Financial Regulatory Environment

Overview of the regulatory challenges facing the commercial cannabis and financial industries in emerging state markets.

Econometric Analysis of the Effects of the War in Ukraine and Black Sea Grain Initiative

This study examines the impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War and the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) on global and Ukrainian agricultural exports. The commodities analyzed in this paper include: wheat, corn, soybeans, rice, sunflower and rapeseed. The analysis, utilizing a Difference-in-Difference regression approach, reveals that the BSGI had a significant impact on global and Ukrainian-specific trade, providing additional food security in a time of severe geopolitical uncertainty. The research underscores the BSGI's role in mitigating the war's adverse effects and suggests further study into the distributional impacts of these events on global agricultural markets.

Regulating Anti-Corruption and Transparency - A Path to Accountability and Trust

Corruption undermines stable economies and erodes trust in political institutions, necessitating robust anti-corruption measures and enhanced transparency. This article explores the merits of regulating anti-corruption and transparency efforts.