[19970416]97-459_环境保护：费用和支付人.pdf

1 For an overview of literature on the relationship between Federal regulations, includingpollution control requirements, and the economy, see Robert W. Hahn and John A. Hird, “TheCosts and Benefits of Regulation: Review and Synthesis,” Yale Journal on Regulation, Vol. 8,no. 233 (1990), 233-278. For a spirited debate reflecting divergent views of pollution controlcosts, see David Gardiner and Paul R. Portney, “Does Environmental Policy Conflict withEconomic Growth,” Resources, no. 115 (Resources for the Future, Spring, 1994), 19-23.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web97-459 ENRApril 16, 1997Environmental Protection: How Much It Costs and Who PaysJohn E. BlodgettEnvironment and Natural Resources Policy DivisionSummaryA recurring issue in environmental policy is the cost of pollution control imposedon individuals, businesses, and governments. To inform policymakers about these costs,a number of surveys and analyses have been conducted over the years. Consistent, basicsources have been an annual survey of costs to manufacturers, conducted by the Bureauof Census (BOC), and an annual analysis of total costs, prepared b