It would be an gross understatement to say that I am not a fan of environmentalists. I think that environmentalists
Category: Environmentalism
Conceding Moral Premises
Far too often, victims of government regulations concede the moral principles involved. They simply disagree with how the principle is
Mussels and Muscles
Last week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Texas hornshell mussel as an endangered species. The action threatens
Endangering the Human Species
John Yearwood, a rancher in Williamson County, is fighting the federal government over the Endangered Species Act. His ranch is
The Tragedy of the “Commons,” Part 2
In Part 1, we examined the tragedy of the “commons.” In that post, the argument for government regulation was presented.
The Tragedy of the “Commons,” Part 1
In 1968, Garrett Hardin wrote a highly influential article titled “The Tragedy of the Commons,” in which he examined the
Property Rights and Pollution, Part 3
In Part 1, we examined the “tragedy of the commons.” In Part 2, we examined how property rights can be
Property Rights and Pollution, Part 2
In Part 1, we examined the “tragedy of the commons.” In Part 2, we will examine how property rights can