Perspectives from the Field: Environmental Policy and Mergers in Toxic-Intensive Sectors
Abstract
With the recent rise in merger and acquisition activities among polluting firms, a rigorous study of the complex relationship between environmental variables and merger incentives is very important. While there is a wide array of literature on incentives to merge, the following questions have not yet been satisfactorily resolved: Could environmental policies alter the incentive to acquire or merge with other firms in the industry? Could antitrust policies be improved to consider environmental externalities? Could huge mergers in polluting sectors possibly have a say in environmental policy making?
Recommended Citation
Fikru, M. G. (2014). Perspectives from the Field: Environmental Policy and Mergers in Toxic-Intensive Sectors. Environmental Practice, 16(2), pp. 162-163. Cambridge University Press.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1017/S1466046614000076
Department(s)
Economics
Keywords and Phrases
environmental policy; incentive; merger; policy making; environmental economics; policy approach; pollution tax
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1466-0466; 1466-0474
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2014 National Association of Environmental Professionals, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jun 2014
