More than 100 economists and academics in related fields from across the country today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to “create jobs and support businesses by investing in our public lands infrastructure and establishing new protected areas such as parks, wilderness, and monuments.”
The letter, which includes three Nobel laureates, states that federal protected public lands are essential to the West’s economic future, attracting innovative companies and workers, and contributing a vital component of the region’s competitive advantage.
Letter, News Release, Related Research, and Annotated Bibliography
- Letter to the President and Signers
- News Release
- Summary of Analysis on Economic Impact of Protected Lands
- Annotated Bibliography of Related Peer-Reviewed Research
Video:
Watch a short video of Dr. Ray Rasker discussing the letter to President Obama.
