Economic approaches to environmental governance: A principled analysis

Michael Faure*

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Abstract

In this chapter the economic approach to environmental governance generally and to environmental law in particular is explained. Attention is paid to the goal of environmental policy from an economic perspective, but also to the economic meaning of environmental principles. The question is equally addressed whether there is a convergence or a divergence between the economic and the legal way in which environmental law is approached. Specific attention is devoted to environmental liability, to economic instruments and to optimal enforcement mechanisms.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch Handbook on Fundamental Concepts of Environmental Law
EditorsDouglas Fisher
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Pages111-145
Number of pages35
ISBN (Electronic)9781784714659
ISBN (Print)9781784714642
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Nov 2016

Publication series

SeriesResearch Handbooks in Environmental Law

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