The adoption and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies among firms

Erik Verhoef

International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 2001, vol. 1, issue 1/2, 87-103

Abstract: This paper discusses the adoption and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies among firms from a micro-economics perspective. First, some theoretical backgrounds are given on issues like the process of the development and adoption of environmentally friendly innovations, the adoption of new technology in a market equilibrium, and general market failures which influence the working of the market in a situation of market equilibrium. Next, we discuss possible policy instruments to stimulate the adoption process. Finally, we provide some empirical evidence on investments in environmentally friendly technology, based on a recent survey held in The Netherlands.

Keywords: energy use; environmental policies; technology adoption. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001
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