Pollution Regulation under Uncertainty with Steep Marginal Damages
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This means that as pollution levels rise, the additional harm caused by an extra unit of pollution becomes significantly greater. The challenge is to devise a regulatory approach that effectively manages this risk, considering the uncertainty about the exact level Show more…
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