An article, Journal of Economic Literature provides strong support for this conclusion. The authors of the article concluded that there was no evidence to prove that environmental protection in the U.S. affects our competitiveness relative to other nation either positively or negatively. Many major trading partners of the United States have similar environmental protection regulations and practices, so their industries face comparable pollution - control costs. Although pollution is a problem that is not going anywhere, steps are being taken to reduce it. Of course, when an economy experiences economic growth, it is goring to experience problems with increasing pollution.
Some experts believe that environmental protection reduces economic growth.
They argue that specific environmental regulations can lead to unemployment, plant closings, or impaired international competitiveness. Others believe that it does not. They believe that environmental protection can actually increase employment and keep trade open with other countries resulting in economic growth. Environmental Health Perspectives . International Environmental Health.