The Effects of Trade Liberalization in Environmental Goods in Importing Countries
Gong Qing-hua1, 2, Zhang Jian-min1
1.School of Business and Administration, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, Wuhan 430073, China; 2.School of Law and Business, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, China
Abstract The implementation of the trade liberalization in environmental goods will be win-win to trade and environment. But some countries are worried, which makes it slow in progress. Therefore it is necessary to take a deep study of its effects. This paper analyzes the effects of trade liberalization in environmental goods in importing countries by establishing a model. The results show that when tariffs on environmental goods are reduced, environmental policy becomes loose; the imports increase in quantity; but the impact on environmental quality is uncertain. China should carefully promote trade liberalization in environmental goods.
2014, Vol. 31 
