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Calculating Risks? The Spatial and Political Demensions of Hazaradous Waste Policy

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Subject:
1. Benefits Analysis
2. Cost-Benefit and Cost Effectiveness Analysis
5. Distribution and Equity
1. Benefits Analysis - Valuation
1. Benefits Analysis - Valuation - Cost of Damages Avoided
1. Benefits Analysis - Valuation - Cost of Damages Avoided - Mortality
2. Cost-Benefit and Cost Effectiveness Analysis - Major Programs and Media
Environmental Media/Problems covered: c. Land
c. Land - Superfund/CERCLA
Authors:
Hamilton, James T.
Viscusi, W. Kip
EPA Project Officer/ Manager:
Carlin, Alan
Geographic Area:
United States
Study Purpose:
Empirical Application, Data Development, Policy Evaluation
Inventory Record #: PE-0015 Presents an analysis of the magnitude of hazardous waste risks and the cost-effectiveness of EPA's Superfund program. By matching EPA data to detailed census information using geographic information systems (GIS) technology, the authors compare the risks posed by hazardous waste sites with the costs of cleanup options. See reference under "Published Output" for exact title and publisher. Not available from EERM
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