Can workers avoid the damaging effects of high levels of air pollution? The answer, it appears, is overwhelmingly linked to socio-economic status. Our recent study looks at how workers adjust their daily labor supply in response to increased concentrations of fine particulate matter known at PM 2.5, which originates, among other sources, from gasoline- and diesel-powered … [Read more...] about How Air Pollution Affects High- and Low-Income Workers Differently
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Measuring Air Quality Better in Developing Countries
Low and middle-income countries are home to about 80% of the people in the world exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution, with its numerous deleterious effects, including disease and mortality and diminished cognitive performance, labor supply and productivity. Yet those countries often lack the resources to accurately measure air pollution and determine how policies might … [Read more...] about Measuring Air Quality Better in Developing Countries
Good Government and the Fight Against Air Pollution’s Mortal Threat
When we think of our personal health, we tend to focus on things like giving up tobacco and alcohol and ensuring good sanitation and cleanliness. Air pollution is not at the top of the list, but it belongs there. It is the greatest single external risk to health, reducing life expectancy by a global average of 2.3 years, according to the University of Chicago's 2023 Air Quality … [Read more...] about Good Government and the Fight Against Air Pollution’s Mortal Threat