Date
May 1, 2005
Authors
Roberton C. Williams III and Sarah West
Publication
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Roberton C. Williams III
Senior Fellow
Rob Williams is a senior fellow at RFF. He studies both environmental policy and tax policy, with a particular focus on interactions between the two.
Sarah West
The Impact of the Conservation Reserve Program on Nearby Property Values
This paper examines how land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program affects nearby home prices and finds that more CRP land raises the value of nearby homes, showing that conservation programs can provide clear local economic benefits in addition to
Conservation and Community: The Local Economic Impacts of the Conservation Reserve Program
This report assesses the Conservation Reserve Program’s impacts on property values, rural business activity, employment, and migration.
How Will Changes to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Affect Short-Term Markets?
Changes to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol may push more companies to purchase energy attribute credits in short-term “spot” markets, but the volatility in these markets may make credits less reliable for investors.
Benji Backer Wants to Make Nature Nonpartisan
Benji Backer discusses his new nonprofit Nature Is Nonpartisan and its nonpartisan approach to environmental conservation, expounding on engagement with federal, state, and local conservation efforts.
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