Is the Marketplace What’s Really Killing Coal?
Coal Country usually blames government regulations for its decline, but consumers have been choosing other less-expensive products for a long time.
The Environment
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Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster: Lessons in Local Entrepreneurship
When a community is hit by a disaster, how can it recover? The economics of mega-disaster poses some interesting questions for entrepreneurs.
Does Bitcoin Use Too Much Electricity?
An optimist says the glass is half full. A pessimist its half empty. And a Vox writer says if you drink 60 glasses in the next hour, it’ll kill you.
The Real Relationship Between Capitalism and the Environment
The data suggests that as capitalism advances, so does the quality of the physical environment.
California Wildfires Don’t Have to be the New Normal
Government owners of public lands just don’t have the same incentives to manage land as carefully as private owners.
Don’t Mix Politics and Climate Science
Poor societies cannot afford to care about the environment.
Government Recycling Programs Waste Valuable Resources
Market prices tell us how people want resources to be used. Government recycling programs ignore these important signals.
Carbon Taxes and Economic Growth
If a politician wants to reshuffle taxes in a way that doesn’t reduce the tax burden overall, why should the libertarian endorse such a move?
Why Natural Disasters Are Worse For Poor Countries
Wealth-building and capital are the most important factors in weathering natural disasters — whether caused by global warming or not.
Withdrawing From Paris Agreement Helps the Most Vulnerable
Higher energy costs mean less money for raising wages for workers, hiring new employees, purchasing more inventory, or investing in capital.
