Trade and the Environment Law, Economics, and Policy |
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| Editor:
| Zaelke, Durwood
Housman, Rob |
| ISBN: | 978-1-55963-267-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 1993 |
| Publisher: | Island Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $89.99 |
Book Description:
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Trade and the Environmentis an important primer for anyone concerned with the impact of trade agreements on the global environment. After examining some of the broader aspects of the debate, the book turns to specific concerns: When is it appropriate for one country to use trade measures to influence industrial behavior in another country? How are international environmental standards set? When are low environmental standards in one country a subsidy to that country's industries? With...
More DescriptionTrade and the Environmentis an important primer for anyone concerned with the impact of trade agreements on the global environment. After examining some of the broader aspects of the debate, the book turns to specific concerns: When is it appropriate for one country to use trade measures to influence industrial behavior in another country? How are international environmental standards set? When are low environmental standards in one country a subsidy to that country's industries? With chapters representing the views of industrial leaders, trade advocates, environmentalists, international organizations, and policymakers from both the developed and developing world,Trade and the Environmentprovides insight into the full spectrum of issues, concerns, and parties involved in this critical debate.