Regulations based on aspirations rather than outcomes often create unintended consequences. Panelists will explore adverse effects from mandates in the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, and other regulations such as those for carbon capture technologies. Discussants will offer ideas for better aligning environmental policy goals with incentives for businesses and individuals.
Moderator: Tracy Mehan, American Water Works Association
Panelists:
– James Coleman, University of Minnesota
– Andrew Waxman, University of Texas
ABOUT THE EVENT
On May 13, 2025, the Hoover Institution held its third annual one-day conference Markets vs. Mandates: Promoting Environmental Quality and Economic Prosperity. As in previous years, the conference fosters discussion and debate on how markets and regulatory frameworks best govern environmental concerns while also promoting economic growth and safeguarding individual freedom. This year’s conference focused on “Policy Considerations for the New Administration.” Academic experts joined practitioners to cover a range of topics including climate adaptation, tribal energy sovereignty, public lands, and barriers to decarbonization.
Learn more about Markets vs. Mandates: https://www.hoover.org/research-teams/markets-vs-mandates
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