Beau Whitney is the founder and Chief Economist at Whitney Economics, a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research. Whitney Economics is based in Portland, Oregon.

Serving an international clientele, Beau is considered one of the leading cannabis economists in the U.S. and globally. His applications of economic principles to create actionable operational and policy recommendations has been recognized by governments, and throughout the economic, investment, business communities. In 2022, Beau presented data and insights about cannabis and hemp economics at the United Nations.

His white papers analyzing the adult-use, medical and industrial cannabis markets have been referenced in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times, USA Today, the Associated Press, as well as in leading cannabis industry publications.

Beau Whitney is a member of the American Economic Association, the Oregon chapter president of the National Association for Business Economics, is a member of multiple regulatory advisory committees throughout the U.S. and participates on the Oregon Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors.

Beau has provided policy recommendations at the state, national and international levels and is considered an authority on cannabis economics and the supply chain. Whitney Economics does not take a position on the

legality of cannabis or on pending legislation.