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The Environmental Justice Implications of Industry Consolidation: Evidence from US Waste Disposal

The command paradox: Unraveling the impact of command-and-control water conservation policies on water-use technical efficiency

The intensifying global water scarcity poses a significant threat to sustainability, compelling nations to implement diverse strategies focusing on improving water conservation. Despite the urgency of this issue, limited research has been conducted …

Decarbonizing Passenger Transportation in Developing Countries: Lessons and Perspectives

This paper examines the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing the passenger road transportation sector by reviewing recent empirical evidence and drawing lessons for developing countries. It first identifies the advantages and disadvantages …

The role of government in the market for electric vehicles: Evidence from China

Governments in many countries have offered various incentives to promote the diffusion of electric vehicles (EVs). This study examines the effectiveness of various policy measures that underlie the rapid development of the EV market in China, by far …

Environmental Protection or Environmental Protectionism? Evidence from Tail Pipe Emission Standards in China

Under the stated goal of improving air quality, many cities in China restricted the import of used vehicles from other cities based on tail pipe emission standards. Using detailed data on new and used vehicle registration, we examine the impact of …

Information inefficiency and willingness-to-pay for energy-efficient technology: A stated preference approach for China Energy Label

The paper examines the extent to which consumers' willingness-to-pay for energy-efficient room air conditioners may be altered by correcting the information inefficiency on the China Energy Label. The data are collected from a discrete choice …