Use of Markets to Increase Private Investment in Environmental Stewardship

Download or read book Use of Markets to Increase Private Investment in Environmental Stewardship written by Marc Ribaudo and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. U.S. farmers and ranchers produce a wide variety of commodities for food, fuel, and fiber in response to market signals. Farms also contain significant amounts of natural resources that can provide a host of environmental services, including cleaner air and water, flood control, and improved wildlife habitat. This report explores the use of market mechanisms, such as emissions trading and eco-labels, to increase private investment in environmental stewardship. Such investments could complement or even replace public investments in traditional conservation programs. The report also defines roles for government in the creation and function of markets for environmental services. Charts and tables.