Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Author-Name:  Kelly Lock
Author-X-Name-First: Kelly 
Author-X-Name-Last: Lock
Author-Email:  kelly.lock@motu.org.nz
Author-Workplace-Name: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research 
Author-Name:  Suzi Kerr
Author-X-Name-First: Suzi 
Author-X-Name-Last: Kerr
Author-Email:  suzi.kerr@motu.org.nz
Author-Workplace-Name: Motu Economic and Public Policy Research
Title:  Nutrient Trading in Lake Rotorua: Choosing the Scope of a Nutrient Trading System
Abstract:  A nutrient trading system is one mechanism that is currently being considered to control and reduce nutrient loss into Lake Rotorua. However this may not be the best mechanism for controlling nutrient loss from all sources. A more comprehensive system improves efficiency and decreases market power opportunities, but it can also bring increased compliance and administrative costs. This paper discusses which sources should be included in a nutrient trading system for Lake Rotorua including. It examines existing systems and presents an empirical analysis to estimate the impact of including different nutrient sources. 
Length:  39 pages
Creation-Date:  2008-04
File-URL: https://motu-www.motu.org.nz/wpapers/08_05.pdf
Number: 08_05
Classification-JEL: Q53, Q57, Q58
Keywords: Water quality, nutrients, trading, Lake Rotorua
Handle: RePEc:mtu:wpaper:08_05