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Harnessing the political economy of environmental policy: David Pearce’s contribution to OECD

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During 34 years, David Pearce made major contribution to OECD work on environmental economic issues, with a particular focus on cost–benefit analysis, economic instruments, biodiversity and distributive issues. This article provides a brief review of David Pearce’s contributions. This work was particularly useful in enhancing the political economy of environmental policy which is at the core of OECD work. Copyright Springer Science+Business Media, Inc. 2007

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  • Jean-Philippe Barde, 2007. "Harnessing the political economy of environmental policy: David Pearce’s contribution to OECD," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 37(1), pages 33-42, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:enreec:v:37:y:2007:i:1:p:33-42
    DOI: 10.1007/s10640-007-9113-8
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