Mises Institute Silver, Subsidies, and the Green Paradox
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Sep 27, 2025 Delve into the debate over environmental mandates versus true conservation principles. The discussion highlights the critical role of silver in modern technology and the rising supply deficits due to increased consumption by solar and EV subsidies. Mark Thornton critiques how these government interventions distort market signals, ultimately leading to resource waste. He emphasizes the importance of property rights and profit incentives in fostering genuine conservation. Explore how ownership drives resource preservation better than bureaucratic targets.
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Well‑Intentioned Policies Can Backfire
- Environmentalists often choose means that backfire and waste resources.
- Mark Thornton argues these policies can harm future generations despite good intentions.
Markets Preserve Resources Through Incentives
- Thornton contrasts the doomsday environmental argument with market conservation.
- He highlights property rights, prices, and interest rates as natural conservation mechanisms.
Price Signals Guide Resource Use
- Owners use prices and interest rates to decide between using or saving resources.
- Thornton emphasizes profit motives and speculative calculations guide resource allocation.