Timothy Taylor

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.

Articles by Timothy Taylor

Are Property Rights a Solution to Pollution?

Timothy Taylor

Environmental markets have revolutionized the way economists and environmentalists address pollution problems.

Property Rights and Rhinos

Black rhinos are critically endangered, but white rhinos have made a comeback. The Conversable Economist examines the institutions affecting population trends.

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.

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