Research Series

Research Series
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Publisher: IIED
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1900
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Computational Models in the Economics of Environment and Development

Computational Models in the Economics of Environment and Development
Author: A.K. Duraiappah
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9400709609

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Computational Models in the Economics of Environment and Development provides a step-by-step guide in designing, developing, and solving non-linear environment-development models. It accomplishes this by focusing on applied models, using real examples as case studies. Additionally, it gives examples of developing policy interventions based on quantitative model results. Finally, it uses a simple computer program, GAMS, to develop and solve models. This book is targeted towards university lecturers and students in economic modeling and sustainable development, but is also of particular interest to researchers at sustainable development research institutes and policy makers at international sustainable development policy institutions such the World Bank, UNDP, and UNEP.

Soil Fertility

Soil Fertility
Author: Ingrid Mulder
Publisher: IIED
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2000
Genre: Soil fertility
ISBN: 1843693089

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Poverty and Environmental Degradation

Poverty and Environmental Degradation
Author: Anantha Duraiappah
Publisher: IIED
Total Pages: 41
Release: 1996
Genre: Agricultural industries
ISBN: 1843691736

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The Environmental Effects of Tax Differentiation by Vehicle Characteristics

The Environmental Effects of Tax Differentiation by Vehicle Characteristics
Author: International Institute for Environment and Development
Publisher: IIED
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2000
Genre: Air
ISBN: 1904035272

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Urban pollution, particularly from exhaust fumes, is a growing problem in Costa Rica, as elsewhere. Policy makers have tried to solve the problem through traditional regulatory instruments. But at the same time, other policy initiatives, such as reducing taxes, have contributed to greater car ownership and use, and hence, pollution levels. This study looks at whether the government's practice of differentiating car taxes on the basis of vehicle characteristics can be used to improve air quality in Costa Rica. The results indicate that a tax that increases the relative price of used cars will have significant environmental impacts, while other means of differentation are much weaker.