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An updated consensus survey of environmental and natural resource economists

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  • Lea‐Rachel Kosnik
  • John C. Whitehead
  • Timothy C. Haab

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In 2023 a survey was given to environmental and natural resource economists to gauge levels of consensus in the field. Strong consensus can signal to policymakers the relative strength of particular policy proposals. Respondents were queried on topics including air quality, groundwater, climate change, natural resource management, land conservation, environmental justice, and more. Survey results were compared to a similar survey given in 2012, to determine how consensus levels may have changed over time. We find, for the most part, significant levels of consensus today, and over time, on many key topics and policy proposals.

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  • Lea‐Rachel Kosnik & John C. Whitehead & Timothy C. Haab, 2026. "An updated consensus survey of environmental and natural resource economists," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 44(3), pages 515-528, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:44:y:2026:i:3:p:515-528
    DOI: 10.1111/coep.70025
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