Why do some farmers apply more agricultural chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides) than seems to be good for them, let alone for the environment? What should
read moreMost of us prefer to avoid risk if we can. Some farmers reduce their risk by “hedging” – that is by locking in the sale
read moreSomeone asked me recently, “How close are we to having a national market for biodiversity? My answer is, “probably not very close”. In part, the
read moreThis article highlights some of the similarities and differences between Australia and Canada in environmental policy, and speculates about reasons for the differences. I spent
read moreEarlier this month, I was rubbing shoulders with people who rub shoulders with the two richest men in the world, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet,
read moreEconomics can help environmental managers in a wide variety of ways. Here is a list of questions and issues that economic analysis can help to
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