Environmentalists and free trade proponents sharply disagree on the role that trade plays in impacting environmental welfare. This article critically examines the contention that trade liberalization and World Trade Organization (WTO) trade law constrain domestic environmental regulations. An...

Ecolabel certification is proposed as a method of increasing consumer trust in environmental marketing. But competitive issues arise as producer-led certification organizations can create a market for lemons (even amongst certifications), and even well-intentioned NGO-led organizations face...