Ecolabels are widely used to inform markets about credence attributes of products. We
present the first analysis of ecolabel competition that allows labels to have multiple tiers (eg …

This article develops a vertical differentiation model to study the competition and
environmental effects of multiplicity of eco-labels within a given market. The focus is on the …

The aim of the study was to investigate whether the eco-mark on the product packaging
influences the perception of the product and the attractiveness of its packaging. In the first …

This paper examines competition among non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that act
as standard-setting organizations when firms selling labeled products have market power in …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to find the optimal environmental quality criteria for a
strategic eco-labeling authority with three objectives (ie maximizing the aggregate …

Low-carbon certification provides third-party credibility in firms' green claims, thus
representing a potential way to differentiate their products and gain access to the green …

I examine the impact of competition between eco-labeling programs in a market where eco-
labels that communicate information about product's environmental quality (a credence …

We develop a vertical differentiation model to analyze welfare implications of environmental
policies in a competitive market with production and consumption heterogeneity. Consumers …

This paper evaluates the comparative performance of emission and performance standards
in a one-stage game of abatement R&D and Cournot duopoly, in terms of R&D propensity …

This paper develops a monopolistic competition framework to assess whether
environmental certification programs can serve as effective substitutes for more traditional …