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C 414 OEC.E
Summary
This report presents three case studies to illustrate the relationship between environmental policy and technological innovation. They cover abatement technologies for wastewater effluent from pulp production, abatement of motor vehicle emissions, and development of renewable energy technologies. On the basis of patent data, the nature, extent, and causes of innovation in each of these areas are explored. While a particular focus has been placed on the role of environmental policy in bringing about the innovation documented, it is recognized that other factors play a key role in inducing innovation that has positive environmental implications.--Publisher's description.
Note
Published in French under the title: Études de l'OCDE pour l'innovation environnementale : politique environnementale, innovation technologique et dépôts de brevets. Published in French under the title: Politique environnementale, innovation technologique et dépôts de brevets. "Three different case studies have been undertaken: abatement technologies for wastewater effluent from pulp production; abatement of motor vehicle emissions; and development of renewable energy technologies."--Page 3.
Formatted Contents Note
1. Environmental policy, technological innovation and patent activity; 2. Environmental regulation and international innovation in automative emissions control technologies; 3. Policy versus consumer pressure: innovation and diffusion of alternative bleaching technologies in the pulp industry; 4. Renewable energy policies and technological innovation: energy source and instrument choice; 5. Policy conclusions and further work.