This article critically assesses the usefulness of an approach developed by David Goetze and C. K. Rowland (1985) which places the analysis of hazardous waste regulation within a larger political and economic context. After describing the model, hypotheses are developed and tested using a combination of survey and aggregate data. The results demonstrate strong support for the model in the case of changes in regulatory stringency, but less support in the case of enforcement and expenditures. Implications for both policy and theory are discussed in conclusion.
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