Trading with the Environment: Ecology, Economics, Institutions and PolicyEarthscan, 1995 - 140 pages Should there be firmer restrictions on trade, with more policies aimed at protecting its environmental impacts, or would the environment benefit most from unrestricted free trade? Do importing countries have a responsibility only to their local ecosystems, or are they also responsible for environmental degradation caused by the production of traded goods in exporting countries? |
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Page 81
... Framework and Current Policy T here is a widespread misconception that free trade is desirable . It is not unusual that the GATT ( General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ) is referred to as a ' free trade agreement ' and the EU is ...
... Framework and Current Policy T here is a widespread misconception that free trade is desirable . It is not unusual that the GATT ( General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ) is referred to as a ' free trade agreement ' and the EU is ...
Page 89
... framework for international trade which constantly evolves over time . This framework , in itself , is an expression of the preferences that the contracting parties attach to differing political objectives . Since GATT is in constant ...
... framework for international trade which constantly evolves over time . This framework , in itself , is an expression of the preferences that the contracting parties attach to differing political objectives . Since GATT is in constant ...
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... framework for human activity . Because of the true uncertainty which exists with regard to ecological thresholds and limits , it must be possible to undertake measures to protect the environment even when the necessity is not completely ...
... framework for human activity . Because of the true uncertainty which exists with regard to ecological thresholds and limits , it must be possible to undertake measures to protect the environment even when the necessity is not completely ...
Contents
Natures Life Support Systems as the Foundation | 4 |
Economy and ecosystems | 21 |
An ecologicaleconomic synthesis | 27 |
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