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Chapter 26 Environmental implications of non-environmental policies

Markandya, Anil - In: Handbook of environmental economics : volume 3, …, (pp. 1353-1401). 2005

focus on taxation and subsidies. In order to understand the quite complex literature on this subject, we draw on the theory … of the second best and the theory of optimal taxation. The thrust of the chapter is that there are multiple objectives … theory, while Section 6 presents empirical evidence for the European Union. The latter section focuses primarily on …

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Chapter 24 CGE Modeling of Environmental Policy and Resource Management

Bergman, Lars - In: Handbook of environmental economics : volume 3, …, (pp. 1273-1306). 2005

Computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling is an attempt to use general equilibrium theory as a tool for analysis of … widespread use of CGE modeling probably is that a CGE model is an ideal bridge between economic theory and applied policy … research. The “bridge” perspective, however, suggests that CGE modeling is a way of using rather than testing economic theory …

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Chapter 11. Technological change and the Environment

Jaffe, Adam B.; Newell, Richard G.; Stavins, Robert N. - In: Handbook of environmental economics : volume 1, …, (pp. 461-516). 2003

technological change, and then examine theory and empirical evidence on invention, innovation, and diffusion and the related …

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Chapter 10. Experimental Evaluations of Policy Instruments

Bohm, Peter - In: Handbook of environmental economics : volume 1, …, (pp. 437-460). 2003

Experimental methods have recently been used to evaluate environmental policy instruments, in particular – and most suitably, it seems – emissions trading programs of various designs. Some studies have focused on domestic emissions trading programs, while others have focused on international...

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Chapter 6. The Theory of Pollution Policy

Helfand, Gloria E.; Berck, Peter; Maull, Tim - In: Handbook of environmental economics : volume 1, …, (pp. 249-303). 2003

Physically, pollution occurs because it is virtually impossible to have a productive process that involves no waste; economically, pollution occurs because polluting is less expensive than operating cleanly. This chapter explores the sources and consequences of, and remedies for, pollution and...

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