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Resource scarcity and conflict: An economic analysis

Maxwell, John W.; Reuveny, Rafael - 1998

As time passes, renewable resource scarcities are becoming more common throughout the world. There is increasing evidence that these scarcities are a causal factor in civil unrest and violent conflict, especially in developing countries. We present a simple model of renewable resource dynamics,...

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Pollution abatement investment when environmental regulation is uncertain

Farzin, Yeganeh Hossein; Kort, Peter M. - 1998

In a dynamic model of a risk-neutral competitive firm which can lower its pollution emissions per unit of output by building up abatement capital stock, we examine the effect of a higher pollution tax rate on abatement investment both under full certainty and when the timing or the size of the...

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Models of individual behaviour and implications for environmental policy

van den Bergh, Jeroen C. J. M.; Ferrer-i-Carbonell, Ada; … - 1998

behaviour, formulated in terms of maximisation of utility in general, or profits in particular. The standard theory of … environmental economics behavioural assumptions have been most significant for the development of economic valuation theory and … environmental policy theory. The focus here will be on environmental policy theory. …

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Cross-sectional heterogeneity and the persistence of aggregate fluctuations

Michelacci, Claudio - 1998

A well-known fact in the time series of aggregate output is the persistence of shocks. This paper argues that the empirical relation between the expected growth rate of a firm and its size provides a microfoundation of aggregate persistence. In fact, the empirical evidence claims that small...

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Green accounting and environmental efficiency indexes

Huhtala, Anni - 1998

We derive a theoretically consistent welfare measure that is to be interpreted as a "green" net national product (NNP). In our framework, environmental deterioration is modelled as an undesirable, but inherent by-product of economic activities consuming the resource base. A major advantage of...

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The double dividend issue: Modeling strategies and empirical findings

Bosello, Francesco; Carraro, Carlo; Galeotti, Marzio - 1998

This paper reviews recent developments in the study of the so-called "double dividend", i.e. the possibility of improving the environment and, at the same time, reducing the distortions of the tax system through revenue-neutral green taxes. Recent modeling advances are considered at both the...

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Advances of climate modelling for policy analysis

Bosello, Francesco; Carraro, Carlo; Kemfert, Claudia - 1998

This paper surveys recent advances in climate models by emphasising how quantitative instruments can answer the main crucial questions addressed by the policymakers involved and therefore aid the formulation of effective global climate policies. The limits of existing models are highlighted and...

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Strict liability as a deterrent in toxic waste management: Empirical evidence from accident and spill data

Alberini, Anna; Austin, David H. - 1998

This paper explores the issue of whether strict liability imposed on polluters has served to reduce uncontrolled releases of toxics into the environment. To answer this question, we exploit the variation in state hazardous waste site laws across states and over time. We use data on accidents and...

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Optimal oil exploration under climate treaties

Berg, Elin; Kverndokk, Snorre; Rosendahl, Knut Einar - 1998

In this paper we focus on how an international carbon treaty will influence the exploration of oil in Non-OPEC countries. We present a numerical intertemporal global equilibrium model for the fossil fuel markets. The international oil market is modelled with a cartel (OPEC) and a competitive...

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Environmental project evaluation in developing countries: Valuing the environment as input

Barbier, Edward B. - 1998

An important evaluation problem in developing countries is assessing the value and optimal use of environmental resources as inputs into production. This is a key methodology required for many general evaluation approaches, e.g. ensuring the most efficient use of a resource requires...

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