ENCS473 Lecture Notes - Economic Efficiency, Mathematical Game, Justice As Fairness
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Statements of general intent and direction that set out a government"s major purposes in pursuing particular goals. And usually some of the means used to achieve them. Process of a policy"s step (policy process) 2) explore opinions from government, public and industry Projects are large facilities such as pipelines, dams, pulp mills, airports, and energy productions facilities. They are capital intensive in that 50 percent or more of their cost typically is in initial capital outlays. Projects have been the focus of environmental assessments at both the federal and provincial levels. Longer physical planning cycle than most polices. In the standard-setting process, rules are devised regarding specific effluents, pollutants, or production technologies pursuant to parent legislation and/or regulation. Usually less visible than either policies or projects. May need to apply or seek to accommodate both old and new industrial plants. 1) environmental policy as a guide to industry behavior. 2) environmental policy as a guide to other policy instruments.