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Record 1 1995-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Economics
DEF

A general term for various forms of financial assistance, which must act as an incentive for polluters to alter their behaviour or which are given to firms facing problems complying with imposed standards: grants, soft loans and tax allowances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économie environnementale
DEF

Terme général désignant diverses formes d'aide financière qui doivent inciter les pollueurs à modifier leur comportement, ou encore qui sont accordées aux entreprises éprouvant de la difficulté à se conformer aux normes : subventions, prêts à des conditions de faveurs, allègements fiscaux.

Spanish

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