Organizers:

Ronald J. Shadbegian, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Session Chairs:

Matthew Clark, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Papers:

"Rational or Confused Polluters? Evidence From Hazardous Waste Regulation"
Sarah L. Stafford, College of William and Mary (Contact Author)

"Evaluating the Effectiveness of EPA Voluntary Programs: An Examination of the Strategic Goals Program for Metal Finishers"
Keith Brouhle, University of Alberta
Charles Griffiths, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ann Wolverton, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Contact Author)

"The Environmental Performance of Polluting Plants: A Spatial Econometric Approach"
Wayne B. Gray, Clark University
Ronald J. Shadbegian, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Contact Author)

Discussants:

Randy Becker, U.S. Bureau of the Census
Amanda I. Lee, Office of Management and Budget