Contrary to popular belief, government is not the ultimate protector of the environment. Government vs. Environment provides clear evidence of public policies that result in environmental destruction. This book goes to the heart of the matter by examining perverse incentives that lead to decisions harmful to the environment. It includes original case studies of policies dealing with flood plains and coastal areas, ocean fisheries, Florida’s Everglades, national parks and forests, pesticides, and economic development.
Government vs. Environment
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Roger Meiners
- Senior Fellow
Roger Meiners is Goolsby Distinguished Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Texas at Arlington and a senior fellow at PERC.
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Donald Leal
- Senior Fellow Emeritus
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The Endangered Species Act: Hotel California for Wildlife
This special episode of A Voice for Rural America explores how the ESA could be reformed to achieve better recovery outcomes for listed species.
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Quibbling While the West Burns
In a world where bureaucracy moves slow and wildfires move fast, it’s little surprise that fire keeps winning.
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Western Rangelands Are Overpopulated With Wild Horses. The East Can Help.
Easterners can offer a lifeline to wild horses, helping to rehabilitate Western ecosystems and ensure the well-being of these majestic animals.