Using manufacturing sector firm-level data from Orbis for 2000–2020, we examine the effects of temperature shocks on industry market power across 12 European countries. Our analysis shows that temperature extremes reduce firm productivity, with …
This paper evaluates the effectiveness and equity implications of the PAYT program in Massachusetts. We find that PAYT reduces municipal waste by approximately 37 percent and increases municipal recycling by about 12 percent. At the household level, …
This paper examines the environmental and distributional impacts of China's 2015 vehicle purchase tax cut for small-engine cars. Using spatial and time-shifted difference-in-differences strategies, we find that the policy significantly increased air …
Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (R&R)
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 …
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 …
Trade of dirty goods, such as used vehicles and waste, has increased dramatically over time. Some countries and regions impose trade restrictions to address the environmental concerns. However, the effectiveness and efficiency of such policies remain …
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 …
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 …
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 …