Contributions for Special Journal Issue on Market-Based Environmental Management
I am soliciting proposals for a themed issue of The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy. I will serve as guest editor for an issue based on the theme of “Market-Based Approaches for Environmental Management” to be published in 2011. Papers will be selected from several sources, including invited contributions, self-nominated contributions, organized sessions held at the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association (MCRSA) Annual Conference, June 3-5, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri, and a fall conference venue to be announced at a later date. Currently, this issue is envisioned as focusing on (1) Case Studies of Market-Based Environmental Management. This might include a sampling of U.S. and international research related to using market-based mechanisms to improve air and water quality, preserve open space and wetlands, or other applications. (2) Market Design Issues. This might include research about how to design markets that function well and garner strong participation, how to establish a fair perceived value for ecosystem services, or how U.S. government policies help or hinder markets. (3) Evaluating Market-Based Approaches. This might include research evaluating the cost-effectiveness of market-based approaches. Are they actually more effective in achieving an environmental improvement goal? Papers may employ a broad range of quantitative methods including analytical, simulation, and statistical approaches. Papers employing qualitative methods are welcome as well. The Journal of Regional Analysis & Policy (JRAP) is a Web-Based open-access journal with a 39-year history of publishing applied research helping to solve urban and rural issues at the local, regional and national levels. We will strive to emphasize applied research, and welcome contributions from our international friends. We will maintain the spirit of peer review ensuring that every paper receives multiple anonymous reviews. JRAP is sponsored and financially supported by MCRSA. Prospective participants in the project should submit a statement of interest including an abstract of no more than one page. Special consideration will be given to those willing to gather to discuss the project at the Mid-Continent Regional Science Association Annual Conference in St. Louis, June 3-5, 2010 to participate in one or two organized sessions. It will help build a team and central focus for what this opportunity can achieve. The MCRSA early registration fee is $150. The meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in downtown St. Louis. Lodging cost is $111/night. Additional information about the MCRSA conference can be found at www.mcrsa.org. I am excited to have this opportunity to help spearhead this important discussion. My first priority is a high-quality product for JRAP, meaning that MCRSA attendance is not a litmus test. Please contact me with your interest by April 30, 2010 at 785-532-4492 or [email protected]. John Leatherman John Leatherman Department of Agricultural Economics Kansas State University 331G Waters Hall Manhattan, KS 66506-4026 Phone: 785-532-4492 Fax: 785-532-6925 NEW E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/olg
