The story of medical marijuana implementation in the states provides researchers an opportunity for a unique study of the relationship between political culture and policy implementation. This paper tests the relationship between the utilization of medical marijuana at the county level, estimated supply, institutional design, and the political culture of each jurisdiction. The paper draws on the Institutional Analysis and Design framework and social construction theory. This model supports the conclusion that political culture is a significant part of the policy implementation story.
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