作者:Ferraro, Paul J.; Shimshack, Jay P.
作者单位:Johns Hopkins University; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Johns Hopkins University; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; Johns Hopkins University; University of Virginia
摘要:Researchers and policymakers assert competing behavioral models of polluters. One model portrays polluters as best approximated by the perfectly informed, rational actor from economics textbooks. Another model portrays polluters, particularly small and medium facilities, as imperfectly informed, cognitively bounded, pro-social actors. If this second model is more accurate, environmental programs that offer low-cost technical assistance may be especially effective in promoting regulatory compli...