Effects of cannabis legalisation in Germany

Hi there! 

So when you're answering a case question you want to create a structure which is specific to the question. Your structure of micro / macro is very generic and doesn't answer the question specifically. 

For example, you want to consider more broadly the:

1. Economic effects

• Consider what new businesses could be started
• Evaluate the impact on tax revenue, job creation, and other economic indicators
• Consider the potential for an increase in tourism related to cannabis consumption

2. Public health effects

• Consider the potential impact on mental health, substance abuse, and overall well-being
• Discuss any measures that could be put in place to mitigate negative health effects
• Note that this may offset the economic benefits if people drop out of the workforce due to ill-health

3. Criminal justice effects

• Understand the potential change in arrest rates, conviction rates, and incarceration rates related to cannabis offenses
• Discuss any unintended consequences, such as an increase / decrease in drug-related crimes

4. Social effects

• Consider the impact on social norms, attitudes towards drug use, and the stigma associated with cannabis consumption
• Discuss any potential benefits or drawbacks for marginalized communities

As a rule of thumb, if your structure could be applied to a peanut butter factory it's too generic - micro / macro could be applied to a peanut butter factory, so you need to get a few levels deeper. 

Good luck in your prep! 

Emily

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on it:

• First of all, while it is an interesting (and current) question to discuss and while I understand the motivation behind your structure, unfortunately, it is not MECE, since individual and company levels both are parts of the national level as well. Moreover, from a qualitative perspective, based on the information provided, the structure seems generic and not customized to the specific question at hand.
• Instead, given the rather broad and discussion-like question, I would highly advise you to first identify on which level this question should be answered. For instance, if you should answer the question on a country level, thinking about the political, economic, social, and legal effects of legalizing cannabis in Germany might be more meaningful to provide a suitable structure.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on how to best structure any case study question, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

Hi there,

I actually quite like your structure! Well done!

You can also use a PESTEL framework, or a Social, Political, Economic framework.