02/22/2017 Ostrom Lecture on Environmental Policy - Terry Anderson: Who Owns the Environment? Lessons from the Legacy of Elinor Ostrom

We typically treat the environment as a commons to be managed by regulations from Washington. As Elinor Ostrom taught us, however, “managing the commons” may be more eff ective at the local level. This lecture will provide examples of how and why property rights and markets can improve environmental stewardship.