Economic valuation in formaldehyde regulation

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

No 134, OECD Environment Working Papers from OECD Publishing

Abstract: This paper gives an overview of economic assessments of the benefits of the control of formaldehyde and reflects on developments in its risk management and regulation. Formaldehyde is used in the manufacture of resins, as a disinfectant and fixative and as a preservative in consumer products. Formaldehyde exposure can be harmful to human health.

Keywords: Cost-benefit analysis; environmental health valuation; formaldehyde; 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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