Economic Incentives And Environmental Policies

Author : J.B. Opschoor,R. K. Turner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401108560

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Economic Incentives and Environmental Policies by J.B. Opschoor,R. K. Turner Pdf

This book contains a collection of papers on economic incentives and environmental policies which result from the authors' joint research work in the program `Environment, Science and Society', conducted under the auspices of the European Science Foundation, with whose cooperation the book has been published. The work concentrates on the scientific and methodological aspects of the development, implementation and evaluation of economic instruments at a national level. The research is both theoretical and empirical. At a theoretical level attention is given to the dynamics of instrument choice in various political and economic contexts, and to the means for evaluating economic instruments in terms of their effectiveness and efficiency. At an empirical level the research seeks to investigate the performance of economic instruments in reality and to explore options for new approaches on the interface between technology, economy and the environment. A subject index complements this first volume in the ESF `Environment, Science and Society' series.

Author : Benjamin Ouvrard,Anne Stenger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119597452

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Incentives and Environmental Policies by Benjamin Ouvrard,Anne Stenger Pdf

The economic protection of the quality of the environment took shape properly in the middle of the 20th Century when various economic instruments were proposed to policymakers. Today, protecting the environment is essential, as evidenced in the rise in temperatures, the melting of the icecaps, the disappearance of animal species, etc. Moreover, with recent advances in other disciplines (notably in psychology), economists are turning more and more towards non-monetary forms of incentive. However, questions concerning the effectiveness of these forms arise. Incentives and Environmental Policies deals with the role of the economy in protecting the environment by revisiting traditional economic instruments and pursuing an advanced consideration of the role of new forms of incentive. It appears that, in order to strive towards the best possible environmental quality, policymakers will have to take into account the future of many combinations of socially acceptable incentives.

Author : National Academy of Public Administration
Publisher : Georgetown University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Pollution
ISBN : 0964687402

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The Environment Goes to Market by National Academy of Public Administration Pdf

Focusing on the practical aspects of using economic incentives to achieve environmental goals, this book analyzes the design and implementation of market based programs and identifies critical issues for creating successful programs in the future. The book examines the conditions in which market incentives are most useful and probes the important new roles of both government and the private sector. It highlights the administrative, institutional, organizational, and informational requirements for successful operation of the programs, and it especially stresses the importance of program evaluation. This analysis is based on case studies of four programs at different levels of government--local, state, federal, and overseas--that use different tools--credit trading, direct taxes, variable fee structures, and refunds: the air credit trading program in the Los Angeles metropolitan area; the national pollution charge system of Russia; the recycling initiative of King County, Washington; and the deposit refund system of Michigan. Distributed for the National Academy of Public Administration

Author : Hala Abou-Ali
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 1781002371

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Economic Incentives and Environmental Regulation by Hala Abou-Ali Pdf

Extensive country analyses are supported by references to the economic literature on regulation and incentives, and encompass recent trends in environmental management modes and policy orientations. The topical chapters include a critical review of environmental policies with a focus on economic incentives on various environmental issues including irrigation water, air pollution, solid waste management and the impact of climate change and fisheries. The book combines econometric applications, theoretical models of regulation, and policy-oriented economic analyses with fundamental recommendations for policy makers.

Author : Benjamin Ouvrard,Anne Stenger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119597476

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Incentives and Environmental Policies by Benjamin Ouvrard,Anne Stenger Pdf

The economic protection of the quality of the environment took shape properly in the middle of the 20th Century when various economic instruments were proposed to policymakers. Today, protecting the environment is essential, as evidenced in the rise in temperatures, the melting of the icecaps, the disappearance of animal species, etc. Moreover, with recent advances in other disciplines (notably in psychology), economists are turning more and more towards non-monetary forms of incentive. However, questions concerning the effectiveness of these forms arise. Incentives and Environmental Policies deals with the role of the economy in protecting the environment by revisiting traditional economic instruments and pursuing an advanced consideration of the role of new forms of incentive. It appears that, in order to strive towards the best possible environmental quality, policymakers will have to take into account the future of many combinations of socially acceptable incentives.

Author : Albert L. Nichols
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105037606139

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Targeting Economic Incentives for Environmental Protection by Albert L. Nichols Pdf

This book makes a major and original contribution to the "incentives vs. standards" debate by showing how different targets (the points at which incentives are applied) affect the ability of regulation to provide environmental protection at lowest possible cost.

Author : Steven Kelman
Publisher : Praeger Pub Text
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Science
ISBN : 0865690820

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What Price Incentives? by Steven Kelman Pdf

Sets forth in a straightforward and sensible way the philosophical reasons for the non-economist's skepticism of the economist's view of the world. Its relevance extends beyond environmental issues to other areas where microeconomic theory is being applied to public policy. Kelman cites results to confirm his view that both opponents and supporters of economic incentives have important philosophical concerns. He takes the role of an advocate of the use of incentives in formulating an environmental policy. He also discusses political strategy from the point of view of the policy entrepreneur who is trying to get ideas adopted. Economists and non-economists alike will welcome this book as a bridge over a perceptual gap in an important area of policymaking.

Author : Alan Carlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : UIUC:30112109111606

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United States Experience with Economic Incentives to Control Environmental Pollution by Alan Carlin Pdf

Author : Essam Yassin Mohammed
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781135006631

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Economic Incentives for Marine and Coastal Conservation by Essam Yassin Mohammed Pdf

Marine and coastal resources provide millions of people with their livelihoods, such as fishing and tourism, and a range of critical additional ‘ecosystem services’, from biodiversity and culture to carbon storage and flood protection. Yet across the world, these resources are fast-diminishing under the weight of pollution, land clearance, coastal development, overfishing, natural disasters and climate change. This book shows how economic instruments can be used to incentivize the conservation of marine and coastal resources. It is shown that traditional approaches to halt the decline focus on regulating against destructive practices, but to little effect. A more successful strategy could be to establish schemes such as payments for ecosystem services (PES), or incorporate an element of financial incentives into existing regulatory mechanisms. Examples, both terrestrial and marine, from across the world suggest that PES can work to protect both livelihoods and environments. But to succeed, it is shown that these schemes must be underpinned by robust research, clear property rights, sound governance structures, equitable benefit sharing, and sustainable finance. Case studies are included from south and east Asia, Latin America, Africa and Australia. The book explores the prospects and challenges, and draws lessons from PES and PES-like programmes from across the globe.

Author : A. Myrick Freeman
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023206522

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The Economic Approach to Environmental Policy by A. Myrick Freeman Pdf

These papers cover such topics as: the effects of environmental and resources policies on income distribution; the incorporation of distribution effects into environmental policy analysis; the role of economic incentives in environmental policy; the economic valuation of environment changes; and the consideration of risk and uncertainty in economic valuation and policy making. The book also includes papers on the ethical basis of environmental economics and the economic approach to environmental policy.

Author : Frederick R. Anderson
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0801821002

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Environmental Improvement Through Economic Incentives by Frederick R. Anderson Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biodiversity conservation
ISBN : 9789280723915

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The Use of Economic Instruments in Environmental Policy by Anonim Pdf

This paper looks at the role and importance of economic instruments in the context of three specific biodiversity related Multilateral Environmental Agreements. These are the Convention on international Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention). The paper also discusses ways to improve and enhance the use of economic instruments as a means of conserving and sustaining biological diversity. (UNEP).

Author : Frederick R. Anderson,Resources for the Future
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:610469513

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Environmental Improvement Through Economic Incentives by Frederick R. Anderson,Resources for the Future Pdf

Author : F.J. Dietz,Herman Vollebergh,Jan L. de Vries
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995-08-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 079233602X

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Environment, Incentives and the Common Market by F.J. Dietz,Herman Vollebergh,Jan L. de Vries Pdf

Although economists have long advocated the use of economic instruments in the implementation of environmental policy, they have only recently gained acceptance. There is a growing consensus within the European Union that both Member States and the environment would benefit from the use of such incentive-based economic instruments. Environment, Incentives and the Common Market has been written by members of the Study Group on the Environment and Economics of the National Environmental Forum, which includes economists and social scientists from all the major Dutch universities and research institutes. The book covers a wide range of topics on the use of taxation and tradeable permits in a variety of abatement policies. It concludes with comments on political feasibility.

Author : Wallace E. Oates
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1996-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1782542515

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The Economics of Environmental Regulation by Wallace E. Oates Pdf

'The Economics of Environmental Regulation is an excellent book . . . provides the reader with copies of some of the most important papers in the field. Wallace Oates writes well and there is great scope to his interests (his flexibility as an economist is witnessed by the fact that an earlier volume in the Great Economists series collects his pioneering contributions in the field of local government finance). Everything he writes is underpinned by firm theoretical rigour.' - Anthony Heyes, The Journal of Energy Literature Environmental regulation and policy making are increasingly influenced by economic considerations. Over the past 30 years, Wallace E. Oates has been closely involved in the development of environmental economics as a distinct and vital field for theoretical study, applied research and policy prescription. Drawing key papers together in a systematic fashion, Professor Oates's collection begins with thoughtful overviews of the field and then continues with discussion of specific issues. Among the topics addressed are instruments for environmental regulation, the use of fees and taxes, emission permits, environmental federalism and global environmental management.