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'Optimal' pollution abatement- whose benefits matter, and how much?

Authors :
Shadbegian, Ronald J.
Gray, Wayne B.
Source :
Journal of Environmental Economics and Management. May, 2004, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p510, 25 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The determinants of environmental regulatory activity and levels of air and water pollution for 409 US pulp and paper mills, using data for 1985-1997, are examined. Spatially lagged instrumental variables are used to control the potential endogeneity of individuals, which choose to locate near the plant.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00950696
Volume :
47
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.119295551