Environmental Regulation and the U.S. Economy

The relationship between governmental environmental regulations and the economy is examined in this book. The authors consider the available data and models describing the sources of economic difficulties as they are affected by environmental policies. They also discuss the effects of economic conditions on regulatory initiatives. Elements of regulatory policy which may have adverse effects on the economy are discussed and alternative approaches are suggested. One of the important elements is the conclusion that environmental policy and other social regulations are not the key elements to economic difficulties although their contribution must be recognized.