PERC Senior Fellow Wally Thurman talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the world of bees, beekeepers, and the market for pollination.
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The Not So Wild West
On The Tom Woods Show, Dr. P.J. Hill, co-author of The Not So Wild, Wild West, tells the true story of the old West.
Q and A with Kenneth Bickford
PERC’s executive director Dino Falaschetti interviews Kenneth Bickford, president of Chapapeela Development Corp., who discusses “new urbanism” and his development plans in the greater New Orleans area.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations
Indian reservations contain more than $1 trillion worth of untapped energy resources. As Terry Anderson explains on the John Batchelor Show, tribes could unlock this tremendous wealth if they had the same rights as those living off reservations.
Fracking: Should You Fret or Fête?
Should you fret or fete about fracking? Terry Anderson says that the United States has vast amounts of natural gas resources, which would mean falling world oil prices as people switch from oil to natural gas.
Entrepreneurs in Environmental Markets
On the John Batchelor Show, Terry Anderson discusses the important role entrepreneurs play in solving environmental problems. Learn more about how entrepreneurs can lower the transaction costs of using markets to improve environmental quality.
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
For the first time since the 1800s, wolves are roaming Germany. As packs wander into the suburbs of Berlin, farmers and conservationists are divided. How should modern societies deal with the resurgence of dangerous, but protected, species?
Montana Supreme Court Case on Stream Access
John Batchelor interviewed PERC president, Terry Anderson, on the upcoming stream access case in Montana. On April 29, the Montana Supreme Court will convene at Montana State University to hear the case of Public Lands Access Association, Inc. v. The Board of County Commissioners of Madison County, et al. This hearing will afford all MSU students, whetherContinue reading “Montana Supreme Court Case on Stream Access”
Risky Business in Indian Country
Ten years ago, the Hualapai Tribe in Arizona signed an agreement with a developer, David Jin, to build a glass Skywalk out over the Grand Canyon. After it was built, the tribe abruptly abrogated the contract; initially a U.S. District Court judge ruled that the tribe was a sovereign nation and could do so. Western FirstContinue reading “Risky Business in Indian Country”
Ecosystem Services: Water Markets
This podcast provides a quick overview of ecosystem services and the potential for water markets – featuring Director of Applied Programs Reed Watson and PERC Enviropreneur Alum Jamie Workman. https://www.perc.org/sites/default/files/media/Water%20Markets.mp3