Beau Whitney

Beau Whitney

Benzinga Contributor

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Beau Whitney is the founder and chief economist at Whitney Economics, a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research. Beau has provided analysis and policy recommendations at the state, national and internationa...
Are Canadian Failures A Harbinger Of Things To Come For U.S. Cannabis Operators?
Cannabis Supply Issues Strike Again.
Weed And Inflation: Cannabis Demand Sees Nominal Impact By Surge In U.S. Inflation
Summary:  Inflation is having only a nominal impact on retail cannabis demand  While states have experienced a decrease in demand, this decline is simply the returning to pre-pandemic  consumption levels   Cannabis demand has remained consistent and predictable during this period of increased inflation
Duped By Big Dope: How Big Cannabis' Attack On Hemp Has Cost The Fiber And Grain Industry $20 Billion A Year
Summary Big Cannabis and several major cannabis law firms have lobbied legislators and regulators to block the sale of hemp-based cannabinoids, at the state level, in an effort to protect their adult-use and medical cannabis markets. 
New York Requires 425,000 Pounds Of Output To Support The Initial Adult-Use Ramp
Cultivated Output to Support New York and New Jersey Adult Use Programs 
U.S. Cannabis Operators Facing Downward Pressure On Demand In Q4
Economist Beau Whitney is forecasting a return to normal growth for U.S. cannabis. Cannabis Cultivators, Processors & Retailers Will Face First-Ever Demand Slowdown in Q4 Massive growth in demand for cannabis during 2020-2021 is not sustainable in the coming years. 2022 will represent an inflection point, and a return to normal demand.