It 's n o t the economy Author Arnold F. Journal/Series The Environmental Forum | Vol. 15(5); 30 - 37; 8 p. Date 1998 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-063427) Publisher | Place of publication Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA Document type Article in periodical Language English Country/Territory United States of America Subject Environment gen. Keyword Economy and environment Abstract The conventional wisdom that environmental protection hurts the U.S. economy is not supported by the facts. Rather, overall the American people have received a tangible and reasonably priced benefit for their demands that industry and government control pollution and protect ecosystems: improved environmental quality