Timeless and Timely
Reed WatsonIn a word, PERC is special.
Reed Watson is a Professor of Practice in the John E. Walker Department of Economics at Clemson University and a former executive director of PERC. His research focuses on the implementation of market-based solutions to natural resource conflicts focusing particularly on public lands, water, and wildlife issues. With Terry Anderson and Brandon Scarborough, he co-authored Tapping Water Markets (RFF Press) in 2012.
Watson holds a J.D. and M.A. in Environmental Economics from Duke University and a B.S. in Economics from Clemson University. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys trail running, skiing, and hunting.
It’s time to get serious—and seriously creative—about how we protect federal lands.
When it comes to our treasured public lands, we’ve dug ourselves into a financial hole.
PERC's testimony before the Federal Lands Subcommittee regarding the infrastructure needs of the National Park Service and Forest Service.
Eight policy ideas to deliver environmental and economic improvements for the nation's lands, waters, and other natural resources.