Browsing by Keyword "Policy making"
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Brazilian oil sector reforms: The role of technical know-how and corporate ethos in Petrobras's dominance
2018The literature shows that Petrobras's specialized knowledge in deep-water exploration helped it maintain its dominance of the oil sector in Brazil. This article contributes to the literature by throwing light on how this ... -
Governance and networks for health co-benefits of climate change mitigation: Lessons from two Indian cities
2016Health has been the main driver for many urban environmental interventions, particularly in cases of significant health problems linked to poor urban environmental conditions. This paper examines empirically the links ... -
The importance of information and participation principles in environmental law in Brazil, the United States and beyond
2013This article explores the two different kinds of uncertainty, 'hard' uncertainty (unknown unknowns) and 'soft' uncertainty (known unknowns), in the context of environmental law decision making. First, it is argued that ... -
Political Institutions, Policymaking, and Policy Stability in Latin America
2011In some Latin American nations, policy change occurs frequently, while in others it is stable, less prone to shifts with the prevailing political climate or shocks. The conditions under which institutional rules and the ...