In this episode, Kee Won Song speaks with Jon Caulkins, Heinz College professor of management science and decision analysis. They discuss Dr. Caulkins’ varied experiences as faculty member, consultant, and policy researcher and co-director for RAND.

Dr. Caulkins speaks about how he found his niche in drug policy research, talks about the massive structural change marijuana legalization will have on the market, and explains why RAND chose to open an office in Pittsburgh. Lastly, they speak about Dr. Caulkins’ time teaching at the Qatar campus and he offers some basic info about the student body and specifics of that campus.