Though the results do not display enduring persistence, it is reasonable to consider that frequent exposure to regulatory environmental policy instruments would function in fortifying the desired morals (Goeschl & Perino, 2012). However, more research is required to ascertain these conclusions, but the preliminary conclusion with regards to environmental policy instruments, is that this psychological metamorphosis denotes that command and control environmental policies could model more environmentally sustainable behaviours over extended periods (Holling & Meffe, 1996). Evidence from large scale economic science research also advocates the criminalising of the misuse of environmental resources, as this shows reductions in such behaviour; largely due to a fear of public condemnation for flouting these regulations (Almer & Goeschl, 2008). This indicates that command and control regulations may be successful as they employ the influence of public opinion in order to accomplish the objectives of environmental policies. Ultimately, irrespective of whether the proposed environmental policies are significant or not, the role of public opinion must be respected
Though the results do not display enduring persistence, it is reasonable to consider that frequent exposure to regulatory environmental policy instruments would function in fortifying the desired morals (Goeschl & Perino, 2012). However, more research is required to ascertain these conclusions, but the preliminary conclusion with regards to environmental policy instruments, is that this psychological metamorphosis denotes that command and control environmental policies could model more environmentally sustainable behaviours over extended periods (Holling & Meffe, 1996). Evidence from large scale economic science research also advocates the criminalising of the misuse of environmental resources, as this shows reductions in such behaviour; largely due to a fear of public condemnation for flouting these regulations (Almer & Goeschl, 2008). This indicates that command and control regulations may be successful as they employ the influence of public opinion in order to accomplish the objectives of environmental policies. Ultimately, irrespective of whether the proposed environmental policies are significant or not, the role of public opinion must be respected