Effluent charges : good government, but bad business

Author

Ronnie E. Best

Publication Date

1-1-1993

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Nord, Stephen

Legacy Department

Department of Economics

Abstract

In examining current government policy on regulating negative externalities caused by pollution, it becomes obvious that more efficient policies are needed. One such policy, which many economists support, is an effluent charge. However, the groups who influence government most rarely support effluent charges. In this paper I will cover common economic theory used to support effluent charges, mention some arguments against effluent charges, and finish with their economic affect on business.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Recommended Citation

Best, Ronnie E., "Effluent charges : good government, but bad business" (1993). Honors Capstones. 464.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/464

Extent

19 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

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Media Type

Text