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Continous emissions and accidents: A unifying approach

Author
Söllner F.
Journal/Series
Zeitschrift für Umweltpolitik und Umweltrecht | Vol. 20(4); 513 - 530; 18 p.
Date
1997
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-061282)
Publisher | Place of publication
Deutscher Fachverlag GmbH | Frankfurt/M., Germany
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen., Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Subsidy/incentive Emission standards
Abstract

It is shown that in theory tradeable permits can cost-efficiently realize given limits for both continous and accidental emissions. However, practical implementation must deal with possible conflicts between cost efficiency and ecological effectiveness, the necessity of complementary regulation and political constraints