Are Property Rights a Solution to Pollution?
Timothy TaylorEnvironmental markets have revolutionized the way economists and environmentalists address pollution problems.
Timothy Taylor is the managing editor of the Journal of Economic Perspectives, published by the American Economic Association. He is the author of several books including The Instant Economist: Everything You Need to Know About How the Economy Works. He blogs at Conversable Economist.
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