This paper investigates the effects of political (mis)alignment on public service delivery when mandates are shared between state and local governments. We analyze sewage treatment policies in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Relying on difference-in-differences estimations, we establish a...

This is the last version available of this study, in which we will review the water charge experiences in France, Mexico and Brazil. However, prior to country cases, the next chapter sets the theoretical and conceptual boundaries of the study. It will not attempt to propose new analytical...

Este documento fue comisionado por la Red de Medio Ambiente del Diálogo Regional de Política para la I Reunión Hemisférica, celebrada los días 4 y 5 de abril, 2002. Este estudio analiza los determinantes del desempeño ambiental en el sector industrial brasileño. Utiliza una base de datos...

Esta presentación fue comisionada por la Red de Medio Ambiente del Diálogo Regional de Política para la II Reunión Hemisférica celebrada los días 25 y 26 de febrero de 2003. Tres criterios distintos: Logro del nivel óptimo de utilización: maximizar el bienestar social, y así lograr un...

The economic literature commonly identifies economic instruments (EIs) as a "better" way to achieve environmental goals than specified quantity and technological standards commonly known as command-and-control mechanisms (CAC).

This presentation discusses the new water policy in Brazil. The examples of the State of Ceará, the State of São Paulo and the Federal River Basin of Paraíba do Sul are given. In addition, the criteria of charges applied are detailed along with the formulae for the total monthly water charge....

Ausencia de relación entre los aspectos cuantitativos y cualitativos del manejo del agua. Carencia de integración entre el agua de superficie y la subterránea. Política orientada por sectores, con prioridad en el sector energético. Paradigma centralizado y no participatorio: proceso de toma...

This study will analyze the determinants of environmental performance in the Brazilian industrial sector. It uses a database conducted by the Brazilian National Confederation of Industries inquiring about questions on environmental management over 325 medium and large firms referred to the year...

This presentation was commissioned by the Environment Network of the Regional Policy Dialogue for the II Hemispheric Meeting celebrated on February 25th and 26th, 2003. Three distinct criteria: Achievement of the optimal use level: to maximize social welfare achieving an optimum use/pollution...

This presentation discusses conclusions of the policy phase and shows a new approach to plan and decentralize water management to accommodate multiple conflicting uses and excess use of water above assimilative and carrying capacities. The design phase and implementation phase are discussed in...