In the Wall Street Journal, Gary Libecap and Robert Glennon discuss the West’s outdated water laws. A policy overhaul, they argue, would allow efficient water markets and reward conservation.
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When the Endangered Species Act Threatens Wildlife
In the Wall Street Journal, Terry Anderson examines how landowners have managed wildlife habitat under the ESA and suggests heavy-handed enforcement has discouraged private conservation efforts.
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.
PERC Fellow Testifies Before U.S. House on Environmental Federalism
PERC senior fellow Jonathan Adler testifies on state vs. federal environmental policy implementation.
Do Markets Work for Bees?
President Obama recently proposed a federal strategy to promote honey bee health. But an economic perspective may provide some lessons for the government task force.
Harness Property Rights to Protect Beaches
Trampling the property rights of beachfront landowners in the name of public access is no way to encourage beach conservation.
Fighting Western Fires With Economics
Good science combined with the right incentives will allow humans to live in harmony with ever-changing nature.
Raiding and Trading in the American West
Cliven Bundy’s battle was born out of a broken system that encourages conflict, not negotiation.
Property Rights Save the Environment
When it comes to hydraulic fracturing, market-based solutions are much more efficient and effective than top-down government regulations.