This collection of essays addresses questions related to the economic impact of America’s public lands.
Written by some of the most prominent and respected scholars of public lands, these essays represent the state of the knowledge of the economics of America’s vast natural resources. The authors were selected to submit essays because they have exhibited high research standards over the course of their careers and, in many cases, have generated data-driven analyses that have impacted public policy. They offer a wealth of insight based on decades of experience.
In June 2019, Headwaters Economics hosted a Forum in an effort to include more diverse perspectives in this body of work—including from more women, people of color, young people, and indigenous communities. The Forum brought together these essayists and new voices in the field. We hope to expand this collection of work and broaden our understanding of the role of public lands for all people.
Read the Essays in this Series
Democracy, Collective Values, and Public Land
The Overlooked Importance of Federal Public Land Fiscal Policy
The Original Purpose of Federal Lands
Community Resilience and the Third West in Transition
Rockies Region Natural Resources: The Foundation for Economy and Quality of Life – Then, Now, Tomorrow
Getting into the Dirt of Public Lands Policy
Non-Labor Income in the Rural West
Valuing Protected Public Lands
Public Lands, Place, and Quality of Life
Federal Lands of the United States
Please cite essays in this collection as follows:
[Author]. 2019. [Essay Title]. Rasker, R., ed. People and Public Lands. Bozeman, MT: Headwaters Economics. https://headwaterseconomics.org/public-lands/people-and-public-lands/