Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Exam Review: Value, the Public Good, Regulatory Capture, Oiligarchy, Fracking: Trump blasts Obama's ‘abusive’ use of monument law, orders review

In what ways does the Trump administration's recent move illustrate how the fossil fuel industry can capture the instrument of government and take control over public goods (in this case lands designated as national monuments) for private corporate interests (in this case the fossil fuel industry).



Hint:  The two sites targeted are also where industry wants to frack for oil and gas.



Trump blasts Obama's ‘abusive’ use of monument law, orders review