The relationship between trade liberalisation and the environment has been the subject of a growing body of literature in recent years. As can be seen from the differing assessment of instrument types for environmental protection, one of the important factors for the relationship between environmental protection and economic competitiveness are regulatory stringency and efficiency. This concern...

Misdemeanors are often said to represent the gateway criminal liability. From that point of view, purpose punishing someone for a misdemeanor becomes especially important in fields such as environmental protection, bearing mind irreversible, sometimes incalculable damage can occur consequence offense. By imposing liability misdemeanors, further illegal activity and possibly more serious be prev...