Understanding the Costs of Environmental Regulation in Europe

Drawing on recent case studies from Europe, this book examines the accuracy of regulatory cost estimates and explores in detail how these costs are calculated, the apparent relationship between ex post and ex ante calculations and why this might be.

The rationale for regulation, outlined in the book, provides a knowledge of the ideas that underpin regulation that will help non-economists (for example from regulated industries and NGOs) to engage in the wider debate about environmental regulation.

Contents:PrefacePART I: RATIONALE AND OVERVIEW1. Introduction Paul Ekins, Michael MacLeod and Dominic Moran2. The Origins and Appraisal of Regulation Michael MacLeod, Dominic Moran, Salman Hussain and Kev Bevan3. Evidence on Regulatory Cost Estimates and Reasons for Ex Ante/Ex Post Variation Michael MacLeod and Dominic MoranPART II: CASE STUDIESAir Quality and Energy 4a. Assessment of the Air Quality Strategy for the UK: Road Transport Sector Winston Harrington and Richard D. Morgenstern4b. Assessment of the Air Quality Strategy for the UK: Electricity Generating Sector Richard D. Morgenstern and Winston Harrington5. The Cost of Complying with EU Vehicle Emission and Fuel StandardsRobin Vanner and Jochem Jantzen6. The Large Combustion Plants Directive Cecile Des Abbayes and Robin Vanner Industrial Processes and Products7. The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 1999 (UK) Manuel Lago8. Ex Post Estimates of Costs to Businesses in the Context of BAT and IPPC (EU) Peter Vercaemst, Erika Meynaerts, Diane Huybrechts and Robin Vanner9. The Cost of Reducing Ozone Depleting Substances in the EU Robin VannerFood and Agriculture10. Compliance Costs of Nitrates Reduction Policies in Denmark and the Netherlands Onno Kuik and Robin Vanner11. The Groundwater Regulations, 1998 (UK) Michael MacLeod12. The Welfare of Farmed Animal (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2003Michael MacLeod13. The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) (Butchers' Shops) Amendment Regulations 2000 (UK) Michael MacLeodPART III: SYNTHESIS AND CONCLUSIONS14. Assessing Innovation Dynamics Induced by Environmental PolicyPaul Ekins and Andrew Venn15. Conclusions and Recommendations Paul Ekins and Michael MacLeodIndex