THE NECESSITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL GOODS TRADE LIBERALIZATION

Abstract

The environmental degradation presents a real global challenge from the causes and effect point of view. Undeniable role of environmental goods for the mitigation of environmental issues has persuaded many of economies to switch their industrial patterns towards production and consumption of this type of goods. This paper aims to highlight the key issues surrounding the debate over environmental goods and the liberalization of trade in environmental goods.

The objective of this article is to emphasize the importance of environmental goods for the sustainable development and the people’s life, by analyzing the necessity of the international trade liberalization of this category of goods.

This study analyses pragmatic issues involved in the identification and promotion of environmental goods in developing countries. Also, this overview illustrates a picture about the evolution and achievements of trade with environmental goods in Romania.