Capitalism is king but government still largely sets the rules.
Mass. As environmental issues top the national agenda and await the actions of a new administration, policymakers struggle to balance the need to fuel the economy and protect the environment. As a White House insider, Kamarck will share her experience in the classroom and bring that insight to her research at the Center. Many environmental agencies have taken interest in and sought to promote the use of EMS's by private firms, sometimes by offering reduced regulatory oversight of such firms. In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency established a special recognition for firms that adopt EMSs. Yet, while both private and public-sector interest have been booming, the enthusiasm of proponents contrasts sharply with the limited empirical evidence that is available about the efficacy of EMSs.