Environmental Protection: Implications of Using Pollution Taxes to Supplement Regulation
RCED-93-13
Published: Feb 17, 1993. Publicly Released: Mar 19, 1993.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined the feasibility and implications of using economic incentives, including taxes on emissions of pollutants or harmful substances, to supplement federal efforts to control, reduce, and prevent pollution.
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Economic analysisEnvironmental lawHealth hazardsIndustrial pollutionPollution controlPollution monitoringSafety regulationTax administrationTaxesToxic substances