Environmental Regulations, Air and Water Pollution, and Infant Mortality in India

Published By: BREAD on eSS | Published Date: July, 11 , 2011

Using the most comprehensive data file ever compiled on air pollution, water pollution, environmental regulations, and infant mortality from a developing country, the paper examines the effectiveness of India’s environmental regulations. The air pollution regulations were effective at reducing ambient concentrations of particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The most successful air pollution regulation is associated with a modest and statistically insignificant decline in infant mortality. [BREAD Working Paper No. 307]. URL: [http://ipl.econ.duke.edu/bread/papers/working/307.pdf].

Author(s): Rema Hanna, Michael Greenstone | Posted on: Jul 11, 2011 | Views(931) | Download (1525)


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