This paper aims at exploring how the export competitiveness of the European Union has
been affected by environmental regulation and innovation. Starting from the Porter idea that …

The pollution haven hypothesis affirms that an open market regime will encourage the flow
of low-technology polluting industries toward developing countries because of potential …

Theoretical and empirical studies have shown that democracy and corruption influence
environmental policies. In this chapter, we empirically analyse the relative importance of …

In this paper, we critically review the literature on environmental regulation and
competitiveness at a national level. The concept of international competitiveness (in relation …

Technological changes in renewable energy technologies play an important role in the
context of climate change as they contribute to a reduction of technology costs and lead to …

In diametrical opposition to standard predictions, the theory of lead markets conjectures
potential competitiveness gains from environmental regulation. Evidence for the actual …

The book analyses the influence of corruption on economic growth and environmental
protection, examining corruption from different perspectives. It contributes to several streams …

Many industrialized countries have introduced environmental policy measures in order to
reduce negative externalities linked to economic activities. These policy actions produce …

Studies analysing renewable energy (RE) market development usually investigate electricity
capacity or investment. Characteristics, roles and determinants of trade with RE system …

This study analyzes environmental regulations and trade performance in manufacturing
sectors under static and dynamic conditions. We investigate environmental innovation …