Economic analysis of deposit–refund systems with measures for mitigating negative impacts on suppliers

Daisuke Numata

Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 2009, vol. 53, issue 4, 199-207

Abstract: The real-world application of a deposit–refund system, although recommended by various studies, has not become popular. This gap can be attributed to the negative impacts that the introduction of the system has on suppliers. This burden is large, particularly for retailers. Previous studies have overlooked this aspect. This paper considers the welfare implications of policies that mitigate these negative impacts.

Keywords: Deposit–refund system; Handling commission; Mitigating negative impacts; Unredeemed deposits; Welfare analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H23 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2008.11.008

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