Blue Beijing: estimating the effects of temporary emissions restrictions on air quality |
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| Authors: | Bruno Wichmann Meng Yang |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Resource Economics &2. Environmental Sociology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada |
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| Abstract: | The article uses a quasi-experimental regression discontinuity approach to estimate the effect of temporary emissions restrictions on air quality in China. While temporary emissions control is an effective strategy in response to high-pollution events, China has been using this temporary policy instrument to improve air quality during events of international exposure. We find that post-restrictions peak levels of fine particulate matter are extremely high. This finding uncovers unintended consequences of temporary polluting restrictions. |
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| Keywords: | Beijing air quality temporary emissions restrictions peak pollution concentrations |
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