Approaching its 2016 centennial, the National Park Service faces many challenges. As a first step toward finding creative policy solutions, PERC hosted a national parks workshop where Yellowstone superintendent Dan Wenk suggested visitors should cover more of the park’s costs.
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America in the Age of Environmentalism
In his book on the history of environmental controversies, A Climate of Crisis: America in the Age of Environmentalism, Patrick Allitt provides context for the debates. As two different reviewers point out, though, he misses the importance of the free market environmentalist perspective.
A Property Rights Approach | Capital Ideas — Live!
In this issue of Capital Ideas — Live!, Hayes Brown interviews Terry Anderson about free market environmentalism, how conservation benefits can flow from private land stewardship, and more.
The Economics of Recycling
People in Regina, Saskatchewan were shocked to learn their household glass wasn’t being recycled. On CBC’s Morning Edition, Dan Benjamin helped them understand why.
Greater Canyonlands idea shouldn’t be an economic decision
As pressure mounts to declare Utah’s Greater Canyonlands a national monument, Utah-based Randy Simmons and Ryan Yonk look at the economic impact studies used to justify designation.
Why Ducks Quack for Obama
The boom in gun sales has created a revenue gusher for wildlife restoration.
Q&A with Frank Wolak on U.S. Coal Exports and Climate Change
America’s natural gas revolution has led to increased coal exports. What are the implications for climate change? We asked Stanford University Professor Frank Wolak, director of the Program on Energy and Sustainable Development.
Property Rights and Rhinos
Black rhinos are critically endangered, but white rhinos have made a comeback. The Conversable Economist examines the institutions affecting population trends.
Real Conservation is Taking Care of What You Already Own
Despite an $11.5 billion backlog in deferred maintenance projects, Congress would rather acquire new lands than take care of existing national parks and federal lands.
Meet the Enviropreneurs: Marti Hoffer and the Economics of Light
Marti Hoffer, founder of lumenomics, Inc. and 2014 Enviropreneur Institute alum, has a passion for harnessing natural light to improve lives. She will represent PERC at SXSW Eco 2014.