Environmental policies and political feasibility: Eco-labels versus emission taxes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eap.2020.04.004
Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the economic and political implications of two market-based policies, eco-certifications and emission taxes. We evaluate each policy’s effects on the environment, investment in clean technology, and social welfare under imperfect competition.… read more here.
Keywords: policy; emission taxes; eco certification;
Emission taxes vs. environmental standards under partial ownership arrangements
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rie.2020.07.005
Abstract: Abstract This paper analyzes two pollution control instruments, uniform taxes and absolute standards, when polluting firms engage in partial ownership arrangements (POAs). Specifically, we examine the case of a bilateral POA between competing firms in… read more here.
Keywords: partial ownership; ownership arrangements; emission taxes; environmental standards ... See more keywords
Global Emission Taxes and Port Privatization Policies under International Competition
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DOI: 10.3390/su12166595
Abstract: This study considers two asymmetric ports under international competition in which each country has a hub port and a private manufacturer and investigates strategic interactions between port privatization and emission tax policies. We emphasize the… read more here.
Keywords: emission taxes; international competition; privatization; global emission ... See more keywords