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In the European Union (EU) periurban agriculture is under the same agri-environmental policy regime designed for … general agriculture. We argue that the specific needs of periurban agriculture may justify ad hoc agri-environmental policy … agriculture measures in this area. The mismatch between the low uptake rate and the high social benefits generated by the four …
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The paper sets out a dynamic framework for analysing the impact of public support on the growth of organic farming in Europe. Although the empirical results are uncertain, it appears that national support and EU certification have accelerated the process of expansion without significantly...
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planet-sensitive approaches that recognize the multifunctional nature of agriculture in producing not only commodities, but …. Applying SSE approaches in agriculture is considered a response to intensive farming, which deviates significantly from the … traditional nature-based social contract. In this context, an intervention of social enterprises in shaping eco-social agriculture …
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Italian demand for organic products is rapidly increasing, yet there is currently no supply of certified organic marine-fish. Moreover, over recent years marine fish farm profitability has been reduced because of competition from imported products. A pilot project was carried out in order to: a)...
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Utilizing the random utility and random profit difference approaches, we develop a theoretical model that explains why farmers may require a premium in excess of the decrease in profits to adopt a conservation plan. Identification of this risk premium can aid the government in addressing...
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This paper investigates the role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection and Environmental Policies (EPs) on clean (renewable) and dirty (fossil-based) technology diffusion from top-innovators. IPR protection and EPs are extensively debated policy tools, as IPR protection addresses...
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Many environmental-policy problems are characterized by complexity and uncertainty. Government's choice concerning these policies commonly relies on information provided by a bureaucracy. Environmental bureaucrats often have a political motivation of their own, so they might be tempted to...
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This paper empirically investigates the effects of environmental policy, institutions, political orientation, and lobbying on energy innovation and finds that they significantly affect the incentives to innovate and create cleaner energy efficient technologies. We conclude that political economy...
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