Jeffrey A. Miron

Jeffrey A. Miron is an economist known for his research on drug policy, especially advocating for the legalization of cannabis. He argues that legalizing drugs can reduce crime, improve public health, and save government money by regulating rather than criminalizing drug use. Miron has worked as a senior lecturer at Harvard and has contributed to policy debates with evidence suggesting that prohibition causes more harm than benefit. His work emphasizes the potential economic and social advantages of drug legalization, making him a prominent voice in the debate on reforming drug laws.