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The effects of prenatal exposure to temperature extremes on birth outcomes
Chen, Xi; Tan, Chih Ming; Zhang, Xiaobo; Zhang, Xin - 2020
log of birth weight and an indicator for low birth weight - using a nationally representative dataset in rural China …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012161311
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Temperature and low-stakes cognitive performance
Zhang, Xin; Chen, Xi; Zhang, Xiaobo - 2023
cognitive tests among all the participants in a nationally representative longitudinal survey in China with weather data …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014229137
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Happiness in the air : how does a dirty sky affect subjective well-being?
Zhang, Xin; Zhang, Xiaobo; Chen, Xi - 2015
subjective well-being using China as an example. By matching a unique longitudinal dataset at the individual level, which …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011317629
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Valuing air quality using happiness data : the case of China
Zhang, Xin; Zhang, Xiaobo; Chen, Xi - 2016
This paper estimates the monetary value of cutting PM2.5, a dominant source of air pollution in China. By matching … interviews in China, we are able to estimate the relationship between local concentration of particulate matter and individual …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011497267
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The great Chinese inequality turnaround
Kanbur, Ravi; Wang, Yue; Zhang, Xiaobo - 2017
This paper argues that after a quarter century of sharp and sustained increase, Chinese inequality is now plateauing and even turning down. The argument is made using a range of data sources and a range of measures and perspectives on inequality. The evolution of inequality is further examined...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011631501
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The effects of exposure to air pollution on subjective well-being in China
Zhang, Xin; Chen, Xi; Zhang, Xiaobo - 2019
satisfaction, hedonic happiness and mental health. We match a nationally representative survey in China with local air quality and … air pollution would be higher if the hidden costs of air pollution on SWB in China are taken into account. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012003800
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Social interactions and stigmatized behavior : "donating" blood plasma in rural China
Chen, Xi; Sahn, David E.; Zhang, Xiaobo - 2018
" blood plasma in exchange for cash rewards in China. We do so using two primary data sets: the first is a three-wave, census …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011816718
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Costly posturing : ceremonies and early child development in China
Chen, Xi; Zhang, Xiaobo - 2017
household survey in rural China, this paper provides empirical evidence on the squeeze effect of gift giving. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011636664