The command-and-control viewpoint isn’t illogical. The American food supply is one of the safest in the world. But I submit that the current system fails to tap creative, market-based incentives to further improve food safety.
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Taking a mulligan on the ethanol mandate
In a state known for its golf, Floridians understand the concept of a mulligan. That’s why five years after passing a costly ethanol mandate, Florida lawmakers opted for a do-over.
Endangered Species Act: On 40th anniversary, time to rethink how we protect wildlife
PERC fellows offer “candidate species conservation banking” as a promising development of voluntary exchange through a market-like approach in their San Jose Mercury News op-ed.
Save the Fish
Some of our most beautiful and amazing species of fish are at risk for extinction. Here’s how we can save them.
Does Climate Change Worry You? How About Insurance To Cover Its Consequences?
With private investment in green energy down 34 percent between 2011 and 2012, proponents of subsidies for R&D struggle to make their case. For example, former Secretary of State George Shultz recently defended subsidies as a necessary “insurance policy” against the catastrophic consequences of climate change. Mr. Shultz is correct in calling for insurance againstContinue reading “Does Climate Change Worry You? How About Insurance To Cover Its Consequences?”
Why It’s Safer to Drill in the ‘Backyard’
As oil continues to gush from BP’s Macondo well and politicians posture, it is time for us to ask why we are drilling in such risky places when there is oil available elsewhere. The answer lies in the mantra NIMBY—”not in my back yard.” BP was drilling for oil in 5,000 feet of water inContinue reading “Why It’s Safer to Drill in the ‘Backyard’”
The Grand Canyon of Property Rights
The “Skywalk” project could help lift 2,100 tribal members out of poverty, but a legal dispute may have killed the goose that could lay golden eggs. Worse yet, this could stifle investment across Indian Country.
Stream Access Position Statement
Stream access is a confusing and controversial topic. PERC has waded into the stream access debate to provide a free market environmentalist perspective.
Property Rights Are for Everyone
Private ownership is the key to good resource stewardship. As Terry Anderson explains, stream access laws undermine property rights and reduce landowners’ incentives to provide habitat for fish and wildlife.
Book review: ‘Drinking Water: A History’ by Lone Mountain Fellow James Salzman
A splendid primer that covers a wide range of questions relating to drinking water including historical and ethical issues.