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Lawrence Susskind

Lawrence Susskind is Ford Professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and author of Negotiating Environmental Agreements (Island Press, 2000).

Better Environmental Policy Studies

How To Design And Conduct More Effective Analyses

Environmental policy studies commissioned by government agencies or other stakeholders can play a vital role in environmental decisionmaking; they provide much-needed insight into policy options and specific recommendations for action.

Negotiating Environmental Agreements

How To Avoid Escalating Confrontation Needless Costs And Unnecessary Litigation

When business leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders come to the table in an environmental, health, or safety dispute, acrimony often results, leading to expensive and time-consuming litigation.