Air pollution ranks as one of the most serious environmental problems worldwide due to its impacts on human health, natural ecosystems, cultural and historical monuments, aesthetics and economic welfare. It is a particularly significant problem in the formerly communist states of central and...

Voluntary environmental programs (VEPs) have become a popular alternative to traditional regulation. However, little is known about whether these programs are sending accurate signals about the environmental practices of their participants. As a means for understanding signaling accuracy, this...

After the fall of the communist regime, the Czech government placed an emphasis on economic growth and development. Although research has been conducted on national-level change and civil society reactions to new institutions and initiatives, little is known about the transition process at the...