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: Preface PART I: RATIONALE AND OVERVIEW 1. Introduction Paul Ekins, Michael MacLeod and Dominic Moran 2. The Origins and Appraisal of Regulation Michael MacLeod, Dominic Moran, Salman Hussain and Kev Bevan 3. Evidence on Regulatory Cost Estimates and Reasons for Ex Ante/Ex Post Variation Michael MacLeod and Dominic Moran PART II: CASE STUDIES Air Quality and Energy 4. Assessment of the Air Quality Strategy for the UK: Road Transport Sector Winston Harrington and Richard D. Morgenstern 5. Assessment of the Air Quality Strategy for the UK: Electricity Generating Sector Winston Harrington and Richard D. Morgenstern 6. The Cost of Complying with EU Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards Robin Vanner and Jochem Jantzen 6. The Large Combustion Plants Directive Cécile Des Abbayes and Robin Vanner Industrial Processes and Products 7. The Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations 1999 (UK) Manuel Lago 8. Ex Post Estimates of Costs to Businesses in the Context of BAT and IPPC Peter Vercaemst, Erika Meynaerts, Diane Huybrechts and Robin Vanner 9. The Cost of Reducing Ozone Depleting Substances in the EU Robin Vanner Food and Agriculture 10. Compliance Costs of Nitrates Reduction Policies in Denmark and the Netherlands Onno Kuik and Robin Vanner 11. The Groundwater Regulations 1998 (UK) Michael MacLeod 12. The Welfare of Farmed Animal (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2003 Michael MacLeod 13. The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) (Butchers’ Shops) Amendment Regulations 2000 (UK) Michael MacLeod PART III: SYNTHESIS AND CONCLUSIONS 14. Assessing Innovation Dynamics Induced by Environmental Policy Paul Ekins and Andrew Venn 15. Conclusions and Recommendations Paul Ekins and Michael MacLeod Index