Behavioral Economics and Policy Evaluation

Common Resources — Apr 24, 2020

Preparation Now for Environmental Opportunities in Fiscal Stimulus Programs

Coronavirus will motivate some fiscal stimulus spending proposals that could benefit the environment, as long as proponents of environmental programs are prepared for the opportunities.

Common Resources — Mar 18, 2020

Local Economic Impacts of Federal Protected Lands: National Monuments in the Mountain West

The prospect of lost livelihoods can produce conflict over the limits that national monuments place on land use, but creating monuments can also create value by growing new industries related to recreation and tourism.

Resources Articles — Mar 18, 2020

It’s a Good Time for Women to Win the Nobel Prize

Catherine Wolfram discusses last year's historic Nobel Prize in Economics, reviews the significance of randomized controlled trials, and shares wisdom for women in economics.