Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/220226 
Year of Publication: 
2015
Series/Report no.: 
Discussion Paper No. 137
Publisher: 
Institute for Applied Economic Research (ipea), Brasília
Abstract: 
This study will analyze the determinants of environmental performance in the Brazilian industrial sector. It uses a database conducted by the Brazilian National Confederation of Industries inquiring about questions on environmental management over 325 medium and large firms referred to the year 1997. We have been able to test a proxy of environmental performance, such as a weighted average number of environmental control practices. Consistent with results in the main literature, our study confirms that, apart from some expected characteristics of the firm, as size, sector and foreign ties, demands from communities and market incentives are also very influential determinants. Cost savings on inputs and subsidized credit are found equally important. Based on that, we recommend flexible instruments on pollution control that capture the firm's differentials in characteristics and compliance levels as well as dissemination of information on environmental control and related cost saving opportunities.
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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