The Political Economy Of Environmental Regulation

Author : Robert N. Stavins
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119455785

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The Political Economy of Environmental Regulation by Robert N. Stavins Pdf

This new authoritative collection comprises previously published papers on the political economy of environmental regulation: economic analyses of the processes through which political decisions regarding environmental regulation are made, principally in the institutional context found in the United States. Despite this geographic focus, many of the papers contain analytical models that are methodologically of interest and/or have lessons that are relevant in other parts of the world. In the environmental realm, questions of political economy emerge along three fundamental dimensions, which are closely interrelated but conceptually distinct: (1) the degrees of government activity; (2) the form of government activity; and (3) the level of government that has responsibility. The first three parts of the book deal respectively with these three fundamental dimensions of inquiry. The fourth part of the book examines the use of economic analysis in contemporary environmental policy. The Political Economy of Environmental Regulation will be of significant interest to environmental scholars, students and policy makers alike. 22 articles, dating from 1975 to 2003

Author : Roger D. Congleton
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0472106023

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The Political Economy of Environmental Protection by Roger D. Congleton Pdf

Examines the political and economic factors that generate environmental policy

Author : Horst Siebert,Ariane Berthoin Antal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015004869296

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The Political Economy of Environmental Protection by Horst Siebert,Ariane Berthoin Antal Pdf

Author : Bouwe R. Dijkstra
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105024331287

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The Political Economy of Environmental Policy by Bouwe R. Dijkstra Pdf

This work asks why market instruments have not been used to their full potential in environmental policy. It uses a public choice perspective to analyse the political economy of environmental policy, emphasising the role of interest groups which have blocked the introduction of market instruments.

Author : James K. Boyce
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781843766971

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The Political Economy of the Environment by James K. Boyce Pdf

Professor Boyce s work is an excellent example of how ecological economics can be done in an objective, evidence-based approach that can put issues on the agenda in a manner where they will be taken seriously by other scholars. . . This is a well-written and provocative book that should encourage further research on all these important issues. David I. Stern, International Journal of Social Economics This succinct and sometimes provocative book sets out to document, quantify and explain the ways in which inequalities of wealth and power create an uneven apportionment of environmental costs across the world. It offers a combination of theoretical analysis and empirical evidence to support the author s central contention that greater democratisation and changes in society s relationship with nature are paramount for achieving the dual goals of environmental protection and sustainable development. . . This book is immensely well written. . . makes for a fascinating read. Ian Bailey, European Spatial Research and Policy Economic activities that degrade the environment do not simply pit humans against nature. They also pit some humans against others. Some benefit from these activities; others bear net costs from pollution and resource depletion. In a provocative and original analysis, James K. Boyce examines the dynamics of environmental degradation in terms of the balances of power between the winners and the losers. He provides evidence that inequalities of power and wealth affect not only the distribution of environmental costs, but also their overall magnitude: greater inequalities result in more environmental degradation. Democratization movement toward a more equitable distribution of power therefore is not only a worthwhile objective in its own right, but also an important means toward the social goals of environmental protection and sustainable development. Combining theoretical analysis with empirical evidence from around the world, James K. Boyce demonstrates that changes in our relationship with nature ultimately require changes in our relationships with each other. He maintains that a more democratic and environmentally sustainable future is possible, but warns that it is not inevitable. This book will appeal to students, scholars, policymakers and other readers interested in the environment, economics and public policy.

Author : Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0774806141

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Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy by Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett Pdf

This book examines policy-making in one of the most significant areasof activity in the Canadian economy -- natural resources and theenvironment. It discusses the evolution of resource policies from theearly era of exploitation to the present era of resource andenvironmental management. Using an integrated political economy andpolicy perspective, the book provides an analytic framework from whichthe foundation of ideological perspectives, administrative structures,and substantive issues are explored. The integration of social scienceperspectives and the combination of theoretical and empirical work makethis innovative book one of the most comprehensive analyses of Canadiannatural resource and environmental policy to date.

Author : Spencer Banzhaf
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780804782692

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The Political Economy of Environmental Justice by Spencer Banzhaf Pdf

The environmental justice literature convincingly shows that poor people and minorities live in more polluted neighborhoods than do other groups. These findings have sparked a broad activist movement, numerous local lawsuits, and several federal policy reforms. Despite the importance of environmental justice, the topic has received little attention from economists. And yet, economists have much to contribute, as several explanations for the correlation between pollution and marginalized citizens rely on market mechanisms. Understanding the role of these mechanisms is crucial to designing policy remedies, for each lends itself to a different interpretation to the locus of injustices. Moreover, the different mechanisms have varied implications for the efficacy of policy responses—and who gains and loses from them. In the first book-length examination of environmental justice from the perspective of economics, a cast of top contributors evaluates why underprivileged citizens are overexposed to toxic environments and what policy can do to help. While the text engages economic methods, it is written for an interdisciplinary audience.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1028646293

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On the Political Economy of Environmental Policy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Timothy Cadman,Lauren Eastwood,Federico Lopez-Casero Michaelis,Tek Narayan Maraseni,,Jamie Pittock,Tapan Sarker
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-27
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 9781783474844

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The Political Economy of Sustainable Development by Timothy Cadman,Lauren Eastwood,Federico Lopez-Casero Michaelis,Tek Narayan Maraseni,,Jamie Pittock,Tapan Sarker Pdf

Since the Rio ‘Earth’ Summit of 1992, sustainable development has become the major policy response to tackling global environmental degradation, from climate change to loss of biodiversity and deforestation. Market instruments such as emissions trading, payments for ecosystem services and timber certification have become the main mechanisms for financing the sustainable management of the earth’s natural resources. Yet how effective are they – and do they help the planet and developing countries, or merely uphold the economic status quo? This book investigates these important questions. Providing a comprehensive analysis and the latest research on sustainable development, the authors compare the divergent approaches to emissions trading. Included is a detailed investigation into illegal logging and the effectiveness of policy responses, with an evaluation of different forest certification schemes. Biodiversity offsets and environmental payments are also explored. Integral to the book are interviews and opinions of the key stakeholders in the political economy of sustainable development. This uniquely comprehensive analysis of the governance quality of different sustainable development mechanisms, unprecedented in its panorama of comparative case studies, is essential reading for all those in the policy, academic and non-governmental communities.

Author : George A. Gonzalez
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0742510859

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Corporate Power and the Environment by George A. Gonzalez Pdf

Environmental policy is broadly viewed as an oasis of democracy, unspoiled by crass capitalism and undominated by corporate interests. This book counters that view. The focus of Corporate Power and the Environment is on how U.S. economic elites--corporate decisionmakers and other individuals of substantial wealth--shape the content and implementation of U.S. environmental policy to their economic and political benefit. The author uses the management of the national forests and national parks, as well as wilderness preservation policies and federal clean air policies, as case studies to show corporate power in action in even the purest of policy arenas. Visit our Web site for sample chapters!

Author : Ken J. Walker
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 086840070X

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The Political Economy of Environmental Policy by Ken J. Walker Pdf

This is the first Australian textbook in the important and growing field of environmental politics and policy. Using the management of the Murray-Darling Basin as a central case-study, The Political Economy of Environmental Policy shows how and why environmental problems generate political conflict. It also brings relevant perspectives from political theory to bear on environmental issues, emphasizing in particular their collective nature, and the uses of social choice and game theory in understanding them. It underlines the dilemmas faced by decision makers and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of modern decision theories when applied human impacts on the natural environment. This is a textbook intended for students commencing the study of environmental policy or politics at first year university or higher.

Author : Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett,Tracy Summerville
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780774840989

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Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy, 2nd ed. by Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett,Tracy Summerville Pdf

This book provides an analytic framework from which the foundation of ideological perspectives, administrative structures, and substantive issues are explored. Departing from traditional approaches that emphasize a single discipline or perspective, it offers an interdisciplinary framework with which to think through ecological, political, economic, and social issues. It also provides a multi-stage analysis of policy making from agenda setting through the evaluation process. The integration of social science perspectives and the combination of theoretical and empirical work make this innovative book one of the most comprehensive analyses of Canadian natural resource and environmental policy to date.

Author : Elissaios Papyrakis,Luca Tasciotti
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030718589

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The Economics and Policies of Environmental Standards by Elissaios Papyrakis,Luca Tasciotti Pdf

This book provides a critical perspective on several interconnected themes that relate to the implementation of both domestic and international environmental standards. What are the direct and indirect costs and benefits of these standards? What is the political economy structure that governs their implementation? Do environmental standards affect individuals and economic sectors in different ways? How do environmental standards interact with trade patterns in an ever-globalised world? Understanding the multidimensional effects of environmental standards is crucial for the establishment of effective environmental and development policies. The book presents our current state of knowledge for the issues presented, while also drawing policy insights from a WTO project (on phytosanitary standards) the authors undertook in four Sub-Sahara African countries (Botswana, Cameroon, Kenya and Mozambique).

Author : Wayne B Gray
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351741835

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Economic Costs and Consequences of Environmental Regulation by Wayne B Gray Pdf

This title was first published in 2002. How expensive is environmental regulation and how does it affect the economy? A proper understanding of the costs imposed by environmental regulation is important for policy-makers and others concerned with regulatory design. This book focuses on empirical studies of the impact of environmental regulation on the economy, exposing the reader to a variety of estimation methodologies and datasets that have been used in this area. Three basic sources provide information on the costs of environmental regulation: surveys; engineering studies; and econometric analysis. This text draws on all three in its investigation.

Author : Achim Körber
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1840642424

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The Political Economy of Environmental Protectionism by Achim Körber Pdf

In this book, Achim Korber carefully examines the influence of environmental policy on trade policy. He explores environmental protectionism and models it using public choice theory. The author focuses on: a theoretical analysis of ecological protectionism and the potential misuse of environmental regulation as a tool to gain competitive advantage a comprehensive case study on the tuna-dolphin cases of the GATT/WTO. The study reveals that the US legislation was not - as it was widely perceived - a victory for the environmentalists but for the billion dollar industry of the US tuna canneries an in-depth literature survey on various approaches to protectionism including an analysis of lobbying models including the contest-success function. P>The Political Economy of Environmental Protectionism, with its wealth of new material, will be of great interest to environmental, political, and trade economists as well as policymakers and researchers.