1. Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy in Japan
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Arimura, Toshi H. and Hibiki, Akira
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Carbon neutrality ,Carbon pricing in Japan ,Cap-and-trade program ,Carbon Tax ,Recycling ,Environmental policy ,Air Pollution ,Environmental economics ,Emissions Trading Scheme ,thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KC Economics::KCV Economics of specific sectors::KCVG Environmental economics ,thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment ,thema EDItEUR::K Economics, Finance, Business and Management::KN Industry and industrial studies::KNB Energy industries and utilities - Abstract
This textbook demonstrates how economic theories can be used for environmental policy evaluations. A notable feature of this book is that, unlike most textbooks in environmental economics written in English, it draws on examples from Japan’s policy on energy, resource, pollution, and carbon emissions. Policy measures discussed in this book include controls on motor vehicle emissions, pricing of waste disposal, deposit-refund scheme for recycling, carbon taxes and emissions trading schemes. With topics involving transboundary environmental concerns such as climate change, air pollution, and waste management and recycling, the book also integrates international perspectives and provides comparisons of policies across regions and countries. A major objective of this book is to present a concise and accessible introduction to environmental economics as applied to policy evaluations in and beyond Japan. The knowledge available from this book must be very useful for students, policymakers and practitioners who seek environmental policy solutions from an economic point of view. This is an open access book.
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- 2024
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