Kevin Schnepel
Kevin Schnepel is Associate Professor of Economics at Simon Fraser University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Voting History
Marijuana reform
Pardoning federal convictions for simple possession of marijuana will have meaningful social benefits that exceed any social costs.
| Vote | Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 9 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 8 |
Pardoning state convictions for simple possession of marijuana will have meaningful social benefits that exceed any social costs.
| Vote | Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 9 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 8 |
Comments
While there is not a great deal of causal evidence suggesting large long-term benefits to expungement, any social costs associated with this reform are minimal. The largest benefits would likely be among individuals with very recent convictions and without convictions for other offenses.
Moving marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a less-restrictive schedule or legalizing it at the federal level would have meaningful social benefits that exceed any social costs.
| Vote | Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 9 |
| Median Survey Vote | Median Survey Confidence |
|---|---|
| Agree | 8 |
Comments
From evaluations of state-level marijuana legalization, it does not appear to be associated with increased social costs from increased use or negative changes in economic or social behavior.
Comments
While there is not a great deal of causal evidence suggesting large long-term benefits to expungement, any social costs associated with this reform are minimal. The largest benefits would likely be among individuals with very recent convictions and without convictions for other offenses.