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Using Spatial Econometrics to Measure Ozone Pollution Externalities
Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California at Davis, Davis, USA
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Journal of Environmental Protection·Volume 03 (2012)·Pages 1117–1123·Published 27 September 2012·DOI10.4236/jep.2012.329130
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Abstract
This paper summarizes my previous work in Lin (2010), in which I use spatial econometrics to analyze air pollution externalities. In Lin (2010), state-by-state source-receptor transfer coefficients that can be used as a basis for a location- differentiated permit system are estimated. Results affirm the importance of regional transport in determining local ozone air quality, although owing to non-monotonicities in ozone production the externality is not always negative. Because the origin of emissions matters, results also reject a non-spatially differentiated NO x cap and trade program as an appropriate mechanism for reducing ozone smog.
KeywordsAir PollutionExternalitiesSpatial Econometrics
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