Economic valuation in 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) regulation

Alistair Hunt and Nick Dale
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Alistair Hunt: University of Bath
Nick Dale: University of Bath

No 131, OECD Environment Working Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: This paper gives an overview of economic assessments of the benefits of the control of 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), an organic solvent, used in a number of sectors. Health risks associated with the manufacture of NMP include the risk of stillbirth and developmental retardation to pregnant workers, as well as a variety of chronic and acute effects, including respiratory effects.

Keywords: 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP); Cost-benefit analysis; environmental health valuation; non-market valuation; regulatory impact assessment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q51 Q52 Q53 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018-06-06
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