ESSAYS ON THE ECONOMICS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND GREEN REPUTATION

摘要: Many governments, firms, institutions and individuals have become increasingly cognizant of their impact on the environment, most notably with respect to global climate change. This coupled a threat future regulation desire for ‘green’ image, among other reasons, has led firms begin critically evaluating managing own “carbon footprint”. Effective programs manage greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) benefit from understanding preferences constituents program intends serve. study uses survey at Michigan State University examine (students, faculty staff) attributes alternative reduction strategies. The first essay examines how much respondents were willing pay GHG welfare implications several policies. second management plans influence university’s reputation.