Whitney Economics creates value

for a global clientele by providing hard data, deep analysis and thought leadership on the U.S. and global hemp and cannabis industries.

Our Mission

is to use sound analytic principles and valid data to provide insights and recommendations to increase the value, effectiveness and influence of our clients in the global marketplace.

Our Passion

is to bridge the gaps between the theories of business economics and the daily lives of people around the world.

Building Insight In Support Of Hemp & Cannabis Investment, Infrastructure & Regulation

Hemp and cannabis are nascent industry verticals that face unique pressures. Whitney Economics collects data and builds economic models for hemp and cannabis cultivation, processing, investment, manufacturing, regulation and legislation that are accurate, legitimate, reliable and timely.

A Rising Tide Of Cannabis Insight Lifts All Ships

The US hemp and cannabis industries only benefit from more hard data and greater levels of regulatory transparency. Whitney Economics delivers serious, carefully considered recommendations to businesses and governments across the country and around the world. With actionable data, we create value for not only our clients, but for the larger hemp and cannabis industries. Over time, efforts like ours will yield more comprehensive, automated and granular data.


Beau Whitney is the chief economist at Portland, Oregon based Whitney Economics, a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research. The firm regularly consults with private companies as well as state, national and international governmental agencies, applying economic principles to create actionable policies and strategies. Beau is considered an authority on cannabis and hemp economics and the supply chain. Whitney Economics does not take a position on the legality of cannabis or on pending legislation.


Latest Insights

Reports

02/23/2026
Washington Cannabis Tax Policy Analysis - February 2026 DOWNLOAD NOW
09/2/2025
The U.S. THC Beverage Report (2025) DOWNLOAD NOW

In the News

03/05/2026
Changing weed and vape taxes could cost WA money. It’s worth the risk | Opinion READ NOW
03/05/2026
Economics expert issues analysis of Washington State cannabis tax laws READ NOW

Speaking Engagements

7/22/2020
The State of Hemp: Key Learnings from 2019 and a Forecast for 2020
National Industrial Hemp Council, Washington, D.C.
7/2/2020
Cannabis Interstate Commerce and its Role in Promoting Social Equity
The State of Cannabis

Media

02/24/2026
WHITNEY ECONOMICS ISSUES CANNABIS TAX POLICY ANALYSIS FOR STATE OF WASHINGTON READ NOW
08/27/2025
WHITNEY ECONOMICS IDENTIFIES FLAWS IN USDA METHODOLOGY IN CALCULATING HEMP CULTIVATION SECTOR VALUE READ NOW

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