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Kasur Tanneries - A

Robert Benaroya, Anjum Nasir


INDUSTRY : Leather

AREA : Business Government/International Economy

ORGANIZATION : Kasur Tanneries

LENGTH : 22

LUMS No : 16-166-93-1

PUBLICATION YEAR : 1993

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KEYWORDS:

Kasur Tanneries,Business Government,International Economy,Leahter,Tanneries,Pollution,Environment


DESCRIPTION:

The case describes the history of the Kasur Tanneries pollution problem and the efforts to find a solution. It provides an overview of environmental legislation in Pakistan and its ineffectiveness to enforce pollution control in the country. The main issue revolves around who should pay for the treatment of tannery effluents. The case is intended to raise issues regarding the relationship between economic development and protection of environment. Suggested reading: Note on the State of the Environment in Pakistan (LUMS No. 16-168-93-2). 


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1) Inform Students about the nature of environmental problems and their causes. 2) Raise issues regarding the relationship between economic development and protection of the environment, especially within the context of a developing country such as Pakistan. 3) Unravel the legislative and administrative framework that exists to deal with pollution problems. The Kasur Tanneries case can be taught in a number of courses, including Business Policy, Macro-Economics, and Business-Government Relations. The case could also be included in courses designed specifically to deal with environmental issues.


SUBJECTS COVERED:

Business Government, International Economy