ABSTRACT

Stephen McDonald offers a basic understanding of the goals and practices by which the federal government leases its fossil fuel resources and how these practices affect the economy. Originally published in 1979

chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|18 pages

The Legal Basis of Leasing Practice

chapter 3|23 pages

The Relevant Economics—Economic Rent

chapter 5|22 pages

The Manner and Rate of Land Leasing

chapter 6|26 pages

Alternative Bidding Systems

chapter 7|33 pages

Production Regulation (Conservation)

chapter 8|19 pages

Environmental Regulation

chapter 9|6 pages

Conclusions and Recommendations