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Does Environmental Policy Affect Income Inequality? Evidence from the Clean Air Act.

Authors :
JHA, AKSHAYA
MATTHEWS, PETER H.
MULLER, NICHOLAS Z.
Source :
AEA Papers & Proceedings; May2019, Vol. 109, p271-276, 6p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article examines the impact of the U.S.' environmental policy on income inequality as of May 2019, highlighting the Clean Air Act (CAA). Topics include the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, standards associated with fine particulate matter and tropospheric ozone, and pollution-adjusted income. Also discussed is the monetary cost of premature death due to fine particulates and ozone.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25740768
Volume :
109
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
AEA Papers & Proceedings
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136439597
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1257/pandp.20191062