On May 13, 2025, the Hoover Institution will host its third annual one-day conference Markets vs. Mandates: Promoting Environmental Quality and Economic Prosperity. As in previous years, the conference will foster discussion and debate on how markets and regulatory frameworks can best govern environmental concerns while also promoting economic growth and safeguarding individual freedom. This year’s conference will focus on “Policy Considerations for the New Administration.” Academic experts will join practitioners to cover a range of topics including climate adaptation, tribal energy sovereignty, public lands, and barriers to decarbonization. The program will feature a lunch address by Wall Street Journal editorial columnist Kim Strassel. It will be introduced by Hoover Director, Condoleezza Rice, and culminate with a summary of policy recommendations for the new administration. Refreshments will be served after the conference to give the audience time to mingle with the stellar cast. The conference is open to the public and registration is required.
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| Time | Content | Speakers |
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8:20 – 8:30 AM |
Opening Remarks |
Presenter: Condoleezza Rice, Hoover Institution |
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8:30 – 9:20 AM |
SESSION 1 |
Moderator: Dominic Parker, Hoover Institution Panelists: Terry Anderson, Hoover Institution Gary Libecap, University of Santa Barbara |
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9:30 – 10:20 AM |
SESSION 2 |
Moderator: Steven Koonin, Hoover Institution Panelists: Scott Tinker, University of Texas Samantha Gross, Brookings Institution |
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10:30 – 11:20 PM |
SESSION 3 |
Moderator: Dominic Parker, Hoover Institution Panelists: CJ Stewart, Crow Nation Richard Luarkie, CO School of Mines & Pueblo of Laguna Daniel Cardenas, NTEA & Pit River Tribe |
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11:30 – 12:20 PM |
SESSION 4 |
Moderator: Tracy Mehan, American Water Works Association Panelists: James Coleman, University of Minnesota Andrew Waxman, University of Texas |
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12:30 – 1:30 PM |
Lunch Keynote - Stauffer |
Panelist: Kim Strassel, Wall Street Journal |
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1:30 – 2:20 PM |
SESSION 5 |
Moderator: Joshua Rauh, Hoover Institution Panelists: Will Rafey, University of Los Angeles Jonathan Colmer, University of Virginia |
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2:30 – 3:20 PM |
SESSION 6 |
Moderator: Matthew Kahn, Hoover Institution & USC Panelists: Margaret Walls, Resources for the Future Judson Boomhower, University of San Diego |
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3:30 – 4:20 PM |
SESSION 7 |
Moderator: Terry Anderson, Hoover Institution Panelist: Seren Pendleton-Knoll, Blue Fores |
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4:30 – 5:00 PM |
SESSION 8 |
Panelists: Terry Anderson, Hoover Institution Dominic Parker, Hoover Institution |
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5:00 - 5:45 PM |
Reception |
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