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However, these results are not applicable to compulsory pubhc insurance, nor to National Health Systems. The most notable differences between drag co-payment in an insurance market and in a National Health System or compulsory public insurance environment lie in their voluntariness or otherwise (users ability to choose their coverage) and the ultimate financing of the services (risk-adjusted premiums as opposed to taxes or social insurance contributions adjusted according to economic capacity). Hence, in compulsory public insurance systems, co-payment regulation is used not only as a health policy instrument but also as one of redistribution of income. 

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The last ten years have witnessed a considerable growth in the number of publications that utilize techniques from economics in the study of production and operations system. A central tool in these studies is the principal-agent model which focused on problems of decentralization when there are information asymmetries when one party is better informed than a second party. However, most of the OM problems that are of considerable interest do not fit neatly into the principal-agent models utilized in economic theory. Specifically, most theoretical economic models assume that the information asymmetries are either of hidden action (moral hazard) or of hidden system parameters (adverse selection). Further, these models focus almost exclusively in static economic environments or very simplified dynamic environments. In real-life operational systems, information asymmetry cannot be neatly categorized as in the theoretical models, and the dynamic environment is, in general, complex and multifaceted. 

A representative consequence matrix is shown in Table 1.4. The matrix has four levels of consequence covering worker safety, public safety, environment, and economic loss. There are no rules as to how many levels should be selected, nor does... 

Despite the attractions of economic forces driving environmental protection, some cautions and failures have been noted. Firstly, the export of hazardous waste to countries where costs for treatment are lower enhances environmental risks during transport and has the potential for transboundary export in the event of pollution. At the same time, the loss of raw material may deprive the home market of an adequate supply of feedstock for the home-based industry. Secondly, there is considerable scepticism that self-regulation of TBT-based antifoulants could be achieved in a timely manner by the shipping industry. This is an instance where the cost benehts to one industry are born by another commercial sector, notably aquaculture. Thus, protection of the marine environment is likely to be aided by economic factors but the role of government, via taxation and standard setting, is not likely to be usurped. Public education and, in turn, pressure, can promote and support corporate environmentalism. 

Department for the Environment promotes and performs studies, research, and experimental and demonstration work in the environmental field and transfers know-how and results to the public administration, economic operators and the community. 

Over the last decades direct and indirect environmental effects of human activities has become a focus of special attention of the general public, state authorities, and international organizations. A number of approaches to predict, evaluate, and mitigate human-induced alterations in the biophysical environment have emerged including environmental impact assessment (EIA). EIA has become a powerful tool to prevent and mitigate environmental impacts of proposed economic developments. 

Public perception of a company lowers if it is involved in major incident that has involved considerable fatalities or does major harm to the environment. Although these incidents can be economically recovered from, the stigma of the incident may linger and affect the sale of company products for emotional issues. 

D) the reasonably ascertainable economic consequences of the rule, after consideration of the effect on the national economy, small business, technological innovation, the environment and public health."... 

Again, it is important to point out that the chemical industry provides products and materials that are essential to the U.S. economy and to the so-called good life, the standard of living we presently enjoy. In addition to the economic consequences of a successful homegrown or foreign terrorist attack against chemical industry facilities, there is also the potential of a threat to public health and safety and the environment. 

The CalEPA mission is to restore, protect and enhance the environment, to ensure public health, environmental quality and economic vitality. ... 

Risk management combines the risk assessment with economic, political, public opinion, and other considerations to determine a course of action. These judgments seldom satisfy everyone. The principles of toxicology form the foundation for the risk assessment and ultimately for the risk management decisions. Individual and community involvement in the decision-making process is a critical part of developing sound policies to minimize risks to people and the environment. 

OECD (2008) Environment, Health and Safety Publications Series on Testing and Assessment, No. 43. Guidance Document on Reproductive Toxicity Testing and Assessment. Environment Directorate, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. http //www.oecd.org/ officialdocuments/ displaydocumentpdficote=env/jm/mono%2 8 2008%29168tdoclanguage=en. Accessed 12 Feb 2012... 

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (2007) Draft guidance document on mammalian reproductive toxicity testing and assessment. OECD Environment, Health and Safety Publications, Series on... 

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