Timothy Terrell challenges the mainstream view that markets fail to protect the environment, arguing instead that government intervention often distorts land use, fuels cronyism, and undermines conservation. Drawing on Austrian insights, historical examples, and striking contrasts in land management outcomes, Terrell makes the case for property rights and market-based stewardship as the true path to sustainability.
Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on July 25, 2025.
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