Article in Journal
Climate Notes: Growing Importance of Urban Waste – a European Overview
Marica Valente
ifo Institut, München, 2014
ifo Schnelldienst, 2014, 67, Nr. 09, 41-43
ifo Institut, München, 2014
ifo Schnelldienst, 2014, 67, Nr. 09, 41-43
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Steadily rising volumes of municipal waste and the environmental problems related to it is a central issue in the international debate conducted by politicians and waste experts. This article offers an overview of the current economic instruments for waste management that are being introduced in Europe to achieve both environmental and financial goals.
JEL Classification: Q530