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We use recent developments in the empirics of comparative case studies to analyze the effect of binding emission targets under the Kyoto Protocol on the development of CO2 emissions of seven major Annex B countries. In particular, we investigate whether committing to a specific greenhouse gas...
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This article underlines the main implications of the interrelations between the energy problem and that of environmental pollution, using the most widely used macroeconomic indicators in the field of policy analysis. In fact, carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) emission intensity and energy intensity trends...
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We use recent developments in the empirics of comparative case studies to analyze the effect of binding emission targets under the Kyoto Protocol on the development of CO2 emissions of seven major Annex B countries. In particular, we investigate whether committing to a specific greenhouse gas...
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This paper tries to calculate quality of life (QOL) from subjective health evaluations in Japan following Cutler and … process. Thirdly, economic variables such as income or job status that are considered to affect subjective health status are … symptoms or diseases on subjective health evaluation. The QOL measures defined in this paper are smaller for most symptoms and …
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The pollution intensity of the Japanese economy, measured as emissions per dollar of GDP, is among the lowest within OECD countries. However, air pollution remains a significant issue. Almost 80% of the Japanese residents were exposed to an annual concentration of PM2.5 above the WHO guideline...
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Environmental Problems A Market Failure -- Choice of Policy Instruments Tax Regulation or Subsidy -- Another Solution to Environmental Problems Prepoety Right Approach -- Uncertainty and Policy Choice Price Control or Quantity Control -- Waste Reduction and the Effectiveness of Imposing Disposal...
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