This file is part of IDEAS, which uses RePEc data


[ Papers | Articles | Software | Books | Chapters | Authors | Institutions | JEL Classification | NEP reports | Search | New papers by email | Author registration | Rankings | Volunteers | FAQ | Blog | Help! ]

Trade Liberalization and Pollution: Evidence from the Philippines

Author info | Abstract | Publisher info | Download info | Related research | Statistics
Author Info
Aldaba, Rafaelita Mercado
Cororaton, Caesar B.

Additional information is available for the following registered author(s):

Abstract

The paper assesses the impact of trade reforms in the Philippines on pollution using CGE model simulations and two industry case studies on sugar milling and refining and cement manufacturing. Generally, trade reform is output augmenting and welfare improving. The overall impact on pollution is very small. Output taxes to reduce pollution are ineffective. They wipe out the potential gain from trade reforms. The case studies support the simulation results. Trade liberalization leads to more competition, improvements in efficiency, and increased foreign investment. All this increased environmental awareness. It accelerated the promotion and production of good environmental systems and adoption of ISO standards.

Download Info
To download:

If you experience problems downloading a file, check if you have the proper application to view it first. Information about this may be contained in the File-Format links below. In case of further problems read the IDEAS help page. Note that these files are not on the IDEAS site. Please be patient as the files may be large.

File URL: http://dirp4.pids.gov.ph/ris/dps/pidsdps0125.pdf
File Format: application/pdf
File Function:
Download Restriction: no

Publisher Info
Paper provided by Philippine Institute for Development Studies in its series Discussion Papers with number DP 2001-25.

Download reference. The following formats are available: HTML (with abstract), plain text (with abstract), BibTeX, RIS (EndNote, RefMan, ProCite), ReDIF
Length: 66
Date of creation: 2001
Date of revision:
Handle: RePEc:phd:dpaper:dp_2001-25

Contact details of provider:
Postal: NEDA sa Makati Building, 106 Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City,
Email:
Web page: http://www.pids.gov.ph/
More information through EDIRC

For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its listing, contact: (Aniceto Orbeta).

Related research
Keywords: trade and pollution;

References listed on IDEAS
Please report citation or reference errors to , or , if you are the registered author of the cited work, log in to your RePEc Author Service profile, click on "citations" and make appropriate adjustments.:

  1. Beghin, John C. & Roland-Holst, D. & Mensbrugghe, D. van der, 1999. "Trade and Environment Nexus. Global Dimensions, The," Staff General Research Papers 1589, Iowa State University, Department of Economics.
  2. John Beghin & Sébastien Dessus & David Roland-Holst & Dominique van der Mensbrugghe, 1996. "General Equilibrium Modelling of Trade and the Environment," OECD Development Centre Working Papers 116, OECD, Development Centre. [Downloadable!]
Full references

Cited by:
(explanations, Please report citation or reference errors to , or , if you are the registered author of the cited work, log in to your RePEc Author Service profile, click on "citations" and make appropriate adjustments.)

  1. Erwin L. Corong, 2007. "Economic and Poverty Impacts of a Voluntary Carbon Reduction for a Small Liberalized Developing Economy: The Case of the Philippines," Working Papers 2007.9, Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei. [Downloadable!]
  2. Ian Coxhead & Sisira Jayasuriya, 2003. "Trade Liberalization, Resource Degradation And Industrial Pollution In Developing Countries: An Integrated Analysis," Department of Economics - Working Papers Series 884, The University of Melbourne. [Downloadable!]
    Other versions:
  3. Coxhead, Ian, 2002. "Development and the Environment in Asia: A Survey of Recent Literature," Staff Paper Series 455, University of Wisconsin, Agricultural and Applied Economics. [Downloadable!]
Statistics
Access and download statistics

Did you know? RePEc stands for Research Papers in Economics.

This page was last updated on 2009-12-18.

This information is provided to you by IDEAS at the Department of Economics, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut using RePEc data on a server sponsored by the Society for Economic Dynamics.