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Environmental economics : an introduction

Barry C Field, Martha k Field Economia ambiental

Chapter 14

Federal Water Pollution–Control Policy - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Distinguish between a "technology-based" water pollution-control program and an "ambient-based" program.

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Problem 2

In order to meet TMDL limits in a cost-effective manner, what is the appropriate role of the equimarginal principle? What about the economic efficiency principle?

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Problem 3

Controlling the residuals from the production of bleached paper towels is about five times costlier than controlling the residuals from unbleached paper towels. Analyze this difference with our standard pollution-control model. What does it suggest in terms of public policy toward water pollution control?

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Problem 4

What are likely to be the main problems in establishing cap-and-trade programs for water pollution control?

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