Application of economic and regulatory instruments for environmental management in Asian industrializing countriess Author Chen X., Bacareza L.B. Journal/Series Industry and Environment | Vol. 18(4); 16 - 20; 5 p. Date 1995 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-057129) Publisher | Place of publication UNEP / Industry and Environment Programme Activity Centre | Paris, France Language English Subject Environment gen. Keyword Subsidy/incentive Geographical area Asia Abstract This article analyses the role of economic and regulatory instruments in environmental management practices in Asian industrializing countries: Based on assessment of the effectiveness of the application of command-and control instruments in these countries, it argues for the adoption of market-based economic instruments as complimentary tools for environmental protection in the current Asian context of rapid industrialization, growing decentralization, and emerging economic and financial systems