hannahdowney, Author at PERC

EconTalk: Terry Anderson on Native American Economics

PERC’s Terry Anderson discusses economic life for Native Americans on EconTalk.

Property Rights, Access, and Neighborliness

Land managers should pursue negotiation instead of litigation when settling access disputes.

No Wonder the Standing Rock Sioux Opposed the Pipeline

Federal policies often discourage developers from doing business on Native American reservations, denying tribes the opportunity to benefit from projects such as the Dakota Access Pipeline.

There’s a Way to Settle the Florida-Georgia Water War — Outside of Court

Georgia and Florida have taken their long-standing fight over water to the U.S. Supreme Court. Defining clear, enforceable, and transferable water rights could help ensure that water is allocated to productive uses and finally put an end to this water war.

Presidental Medal Of Freedom Should Come With Freedom For American Indians

It is appropriate that Elouise Cobell be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, but it would be better yet if the federal government would grant all Native Americans the freedom suggested by the award’s title – especially when it comes to energy development.

TBT: Buy Ivory, Save an Elephant?

Africa’s elephant population has fallen by around 20 percent in the past decade. To protect elephants, the animals have to become assets to those who live with them.