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Does International Harmonization of Environmental Policy Instruments Make Economic Sense? The Case of Paper Recycling in Europe

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  • Huhtala, Anni

    (National Institute of Economic Research)

  • Samakovlis, Eva

    (Umeå Universitet, Departments of Economics, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden)

Abstract

Harmonization of the instruments used in environmental policy has been considered necessary to guarantee fair competition in international markets. We investigate alternative policy measures for promoting paper recycling in seven European countries and present a theoretical framework for analyzing policy requirements for the minimum amount of recycled material to be used in production. We estimate empirically the technologically feasible input combinations of pulp and waste paper for paper production. We then "translate" the standard into market-based instruments to illustrate how a common recycling goal could be implemented in different countries through taxes or subsidies. Finally, we discuss the distributional effects of harmonized policy.

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  • Huhtala, Anni & Samakovlis, Eva, 1999. "Does International Harmonization of Environmental Policy Instruments Make Economic Sense? The Case of Paper Recycling in Europe," Working Papers 65, National Institute of Economic Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:hhs:nierwp:0065
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    1. Christer Berglund & Patrik Söderholm, 2003. "An Econometric Analysis of Global Waste Paper Recovery and Utilization," Environmental & Resource Economics, Springer;European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 26(3), pages 429-456, November.
    2. Berglund, Christer & Soderholm, Patrik, 2003. "Complementing Empirical Evidence on Global Recycling and Trade of Waste Paper," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 31(4), pages 743-754, April.
    3. Hervani, Aref A., 2005. "Can oligopsony power be measured? The case of U.S. old newspapers market," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 44(4), pages 343-380.

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