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Overcomplying for profit

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  • Gilles Grolleau

    (UMR INRA-ENESAD (CESAER))

  • Naoufel Mzoughi

    (Université de Bourgogne—UMR INRA-ENESAD (CESAER))

Abstract

To maximize their profit, multinationals can design and implement the same and toughest standard in all locations, regardless of domestic regulations. We discuss this kind of overcompliance and stress its underpinnings. Some potential extensions are suggested.

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  • Gilles Grolleau & Naoufel Mzoughi, 2005. "Overcomplying for profit," Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, Springer;Society for Environmental Economics and Policy Studies - SEEPS, vol. 6(4), pages 267-269, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envpol:v:6:y:2005:i:4:d:10.1007_bf03353940
    DOI: 10.1007/BF03353940
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    1. Gilles Grolleau & Tarik Lakhal & Naoufel Mzoughi, 2004. "Does Ethical Activism Lead to Firm Relocation?1," Kyklos, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 57(3), pages 387-402, August.
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    2. Grolleau, Gilles & Mzoughi, Naoufel & Pekovic, Sanja, 2012. "Green not (only) for profit: An empirical examination of the effect of environmental-related standards on employees’ recruitment," Resource and Energy Economics, Elsevier, vol. 34(1), pages 74-92.
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