Fall 2015 / Magazine Issues

Issue 190: Special Issue: Creating Equity in Environmental Policy

This issue of Resources looks at several policy approaches through the lens of fairness, political necessity, and the avoidance of damage to an important economic sector when the overall benefits are not critical for society.

Articles in this issue

How Do Environmental Policies Affect Employment?

Marc Hafstead and Roberton C. Williams III

The Costs of Competing Goals in Fishery Management

Kailin Kroetz and James Sanchirico

The Impacts of a US Carbon Tax across Income Groups and States

Roberton C. Williams III, Dallas Burtraw, and Richard D. Morgenstern

Designing Rebates to Protect Low-Income Households under a Carbon Tax

Chad Stone

Thoughts on the Future of Environmental Regulation

J. Clarence (Terry) Davies

New Markets under US Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Standards: Credit Trading

Benjamin Leard and Virginia McConnell

Welcome: Creating Equity in Environmental Policy

Phil Sharp

Infographic: The Benefits of Preventing Invasive Species: Timing Matters

Rebecca Epanchin-Niell and Andrew Liebhold

Goings On: Highlights from Recent Events at RFF

Commentary: Adaptation: An Essential, but Lagging, Part of Global Warming Policy

Joel Darmstadter

Inside RFF: A Look at What's Happening

How Costly Are Driving Restrictions Programs? Evidence from Mexico City

Allen Blackman, Francisco Alpízar, Fredrik Carlsson, and Marisol Planter