Assessing the efficiency of environmental policy design and evaluation: Results from
a 2018 cross-country survey
Ambitious environmental policies are necessary to enable the transition to a greener
economy. However, these policies could impose economic burdens on firms through different
channels. They may increase barriers to entry and distort competition. They may also
impose transaction and administrative costs related to permitting and licensing. If
stringent environmental policies can be designed in a way that minimises such economic
burdens, they can facilitate the achievement of economic and environmental goals and
a cleaner growth model.
Published on July 03, 2020
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