United States Julian Simon left a legacy of positive thinking about the link between technological advancements and natural and social welfare. Goklany summarizes and updates this body of work. United States Natural fluctuations in ocean conditions have been the primary culprit in the recent decline of salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest, not human activity. Alarming the public every year by threatening park closures is not necessary. Market-based user fees and privatization can solve budget strains.
Study outlines a free-market approach to encouraging conservation without restricting fishing.
New Zealand A thorough review of the agricultural economy of New Zealand before and after policy reform to rid the country of social safety nets for farmers. Available in Adobe PDF format. Net and the Free Market Environmental Roundtable in association with our partner organizations .