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EconTalk: Terry Anderson on Native American Economics
PERC’s Terry Anderson discusses economic life for Native Americans on EconTalk.
Drought and the Mighty Mississippi
Why financial adaptations could be just as important as physical adaptations to climate change.
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.
Tapping Water Markets in California: Six Policy Reforms
These policy proposals offer a reasonable starting point for tapping water markets to make the most of California’s scarce water resources.
U.S. Should Show Native Americans Proper Respect
Tribes should not develop their natural resources if they don’t want to. But if they do, the federal government should get out of their way.
Native Americans Loved Private Property
Non-Indians will do well to stop promulgating myths as a solution to modern environmental problems. Especially in a multi-cultural society where worldviews vary widely, devolution of authority and responsibility offers the best hope for resource conservation.
It’s Time for the Feds to Get Out of Indian Country
The continuing debate over the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline, which would pass near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, highlights the desire of Native Americans to have their voices heard.