Environmental Policies for Agricultural Pollution Control

by James S Shortle, David Abler

Overview

Environmental problems associated with the use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and the disposal of wastes have become major policy issues in many countries. This book provides a review and guide to policy options and their economic, administrative and political merits. As a result, the reader can develop an understanding of these options and their merits in the emerging policy context. The principal focus is on the developed world, particularly North America and Europe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851993997
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	09/05/2001
Series:	Cabi Publishing Series
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

both at Pennsylvania State University

Editorial Reviews

"Explores the economic dimensions of designing and evaluating water pollution control policies for agriculture. The seven papers describe theoretical and empirical research on policy design, methods for policy evaluation, the policy experiences of various countries, and linkages between agricultural trade and the environment. The contributors consider whom strategies should target, how to induce changes in their behavior, and how to measure compliance."—SciTech Book News

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