The economics of pollution control in Japan
The Japanese approach to pollution control expenditures is based on the polluter-pays principle, an economic concept introduced by OECD in 1972. Under the PPP, costs are borne by the polluter rather than by the government. Costs are then passed on to the consumer in increased prices. Japan has extended the original PPP to include payment for restoration of polluted environments, administration of monitoring and surveillance programs, and compensation for victims of pollution. The total investment for pollution control by industry in Japan during 1965-75 is reported. Available data indicate that the high costs of pollution control have not caused a major shock to Japan's economic growth. (1 drawing, 3 graphs, 5 references, 1 table)
- Research Organization:
- PedCo Env, Cincinnati
- OSTI ID:
- 5266991
- Journal Information:
- Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 14:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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