The purpose of this ISU is to explain the significance of how the legalization of marijuana will benefit the economy, explain the background of the legalization of marijuana and how it is a global issue. You will read about the role of control as in who has the cannabis, who needs it, who cares and who should care, you will learn about the different international organizations that are major influencers on the outlook on marijuana, three different case studies (Colorado, United States of America, Amsterdam, Netherlands and Jamaica), how this global issue connects to Canada, the ‘Logic of Evil’, how politics and religion affect the legalization process and how it benefits the economy, and also if there are any possible solutions to this problem. The ultimate goal is for the reader to combine the different areas of research gain a deeper understanding of the legalization of cannabis and how it benefits the economy.