Government policy options can encourage participation of the private sector in sharing the responsibility of environmental problems.
How can government policy options encourage participation of the private sector in sharing the responsibility of the environmental problems associated with industrial and consumer by-products such as CO2, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), methane, and other greenhouse gases?
Over 160 policy options were identified for consideration for inclusion in policy packages.
Detailed analysis of each option is required before it is adopted into a national policy package.
Six considerations are recommended as particularly relevant: complementarity of instruments, balance of flexibility and effect, demonstrability of effectiveness, linkage to other goals, implications for international trade and foreign policy, and information needs.
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