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The U.S. Environmental Protection Industry: A Proposed Framework for Assessment (1995)

Paper Number: EE-0217A

Document Date: 09/01/1995

Author(s): Nestor, Deborah Vaughn, Pasurka, Carl A.

Subject Area(s):

Economic Analysis, Pollution Abatement Control,  Pollution Control Equipment, Employment, Input-Output

Keywords: Economic Analysis, Pollution Abatement Control,  Pollution Control Equipment, Employment, Input-Output

Abstract: 

This study defines which goods and services are used for environmental protection activities in the United States. Direct and indirect value added and employment associated with environmental protection activities are calculated for 1977, 1982, 1985, 1988, and 1991.

Report available at EPA's National Service Center for Environmental Publications.

This paper is part of the  Environmental Economics Research Inventory.

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