Michael De Alessi
Fellow, Reason Foundation
Michael De Alessi is the director of natural resource policy at Reason Foundation, a nonprofit think tank advancing free minds and free markets. His research focuses on developing private solutions to water, marine conservation, and wildlife issues.
De Alessi is author of the book Fishing for Solutions (Institute of Economic Affairs, 1998) and is co-editor of the book Marine Resources: Property Rights, Economics and Environment (Elsevier, 2002).
De Alessi, who has testified before numerous legislative bodies, including the National Governors Association, has been published in New Scientist, The Washington Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Journal of Commerce, International Herald Tribune, The Wall Street Journal Europe, and numerous other publications.
De Alessi's previous experience includes serving as director of the Center for Private Conservation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute from 1998 to 2001.
De Alessi holds a received an M.S. in Engineering Economic Systems and a B.A. in Economics Stanford University. He also earned an M.A. in Marine Policy from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami.
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Arrogant and Corrupt
California Coastal Commission should be restructured
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Elephants, Markets, and Mandates
Protecting endangered species
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Politics As Usual Blocks Water Deal
Farmers, environmentalists can find common ground
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Far From Perfect Deal for San Diego
California water rights need to be better defined
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Making People and Environment Better Off in India
Property rights at crux of environmental protection
