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Competition in Forestry Certification Standards Is Beneficial Too
It is basic Economics 101. Competitive markets create better outcomes than monopolists. Monopolists restrict supply and charge higher prices. Dynamically, monopolists face fewer incentives to create...
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Please see full article on The Wall Street Journal While some activist environmental groups push for a monopoly, a new study released today found that a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) monopoly on...
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EconoSTATS on Natural Resource Report Before policy is changed, the potential economic consequences that they can cause should also be considered. The Community Reinvestment Act and other affordable...
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Examiner Editorial: Monopolies are no good for consumers, not even in the woods
To read full article, please go to Washington Examiner. Looming job losses should concern everyone, especially those in an obscure industry like forestry, which, though not as glamorous as, say, oil...
View ArticleLEED ratings and forestry certification
EconoSTATS Managing Editor Donald Rieck and Contributing Editor Wayne Winegarden appear in Letters to the Editor on Oregon Live. The Aug. 25 editorial “LEED vs. Oregon wood industry” correctly...
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Government Regulations: Practical Considerations for the U.S. Forest Industry...
SAVE THE DATE – Tuesday, November 12Government Regulations:Practical Considerations for the U.S. Forest Industry And Their Impact on Consumers and Businesses When: 12:00 noon to 1:30 pmWhere: 2456...
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EconoSTATS Capitol Hill Event Panel on Forestry Regulations Discusses...
EconoSTATS and George Mason University hosted “Government Regulations: Practical Considerations for the U.S. Forest Industry And Their Impact on Consumers and Businesses” on Capitol Hill, Tuesday,...
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EconoSTATS and George Mason University hosted “Government Regulations: Practical Considerations for the U.S. Forest Industry And Their Impact on Consumers and Businesses” on Capitol Hill, Tuesday,...
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View the highlight clips here. EconoSTATS and George Mason University hosted “Government Regulations: Practical Considerations for the U.S. Forest Industry And Their Impact on Consumers and Businesses”...
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