Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 Definitions, Assumptions and Basic Model.- 2.1 Modeling Consumer Durables.- 2.2 Basic Oligopoly Model without Pollution.- 3 Regulating Production Emissions of Consumer Durables.- 3.1 The Model of Goering and Boyce (1999).- 3.2 Modified Model with Production Emissions.- 3.3 Practicability of Durable Goods Regulation.- 4 Regulating Solid Waste of Consumer Durables.- 4.1 Durable Goods Markets with Commitment Ability of Producers.- 4.2 Durable Goods Markets without Commitment Ability of Producers.- 4.3 Implications for Practical Waste Policy.- 5 Recycling Policies for Consumer Durables.- 5.1 Durable Goods Markets with Exogenous Product Durability.- 5.2 Durable Goods Markets with Endogenous Product Durability.- 5.3 Summary and Practical Considerations.- 6 Conclusion.- References.- List of Figures.- List of Tables.