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The impact of FDI on air quality: evidence from China
Kirkulak, Berna; Qiu, Bin; Yin, Wei - In: Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies 4 (2011) 2, pp. 81-98
Purpose – This paper seeks to examine the impact of foreign direct investments (FDI) on air pollution in China using … pollution in particular after China joined to World Trade Organization in 2001. This paper provides a better understanding of … – The findings show that FDI has no negative impact on the air quality in China. Contrary to expectations, the presence of …
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Energy issues in Chongqing
Li, Baizhan; Liu, Meng; McKinnell, Keith - In: Property Management 24 (2006) 3, pp. 342-353
China's major urban centres.  …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014971647
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The Effects and Costs of Air Pollution on Health Status in Great Britain
Giovanis, Eleftherios; Ozdamar, Oznur - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economies … 5 (2016) 1, pp. 52-67
This study explores the effects of air pollution on self-reported health status and the health related costs in UK. The estimates are based on data from the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS). The effects of air pollution on individuals' health status are estimated and their monetary value is...
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A guide to value of information methods for prioritising research in health impact modelling
Jackson, Christopher; Johnson, Robert; de Nazelle, Audrey; … - In: Epidemiologic Methods 10 (2021) 1
Abstract Health impact simulation models are used to predict how a proposed policy or scenario will affect population health outcomes. These models represent the typically-complex systems that describe how the scenarios affect exposures to risk factors for disease or injury (e.g. air pollution...
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Missing trader fraud on the emissions market
Frunza, Marius‐Cristian; Guegan, Dominique; … - In: Journal of Financial Crime 18 (2011) 2, pp. 183-194
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to show evidence and to quantify with forensic econometric methods the impact of the missing trader fraud (MTF) on European carbon allowances markets. This fraud occurred mainly between the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009. In this paper, the financial...
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Initial public offerings and air pollution: evidence from China
Luo, Yan; Qian, Xiaolin; Ren, Jinjuan - In: Journal of Asia Business Studies 9 (2015) 1, pp. 99-114
/value – Although this study investigates the impact of IPOs on air quality in China, the proposed analytical framework also applies to …
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Comparative analysis of the carbon footprints of conventional and online retailing
Edwards, Julia B.; McKinnon, Alan C.; Cullinane, Sharon L. - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 40 (2010) 1/2, pp. 103-123
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on the carbon intensity of “last mile” deliveries (i.e. deliveries of goods from local depots to the home) and personal shopping trips. Design/methodology/approach – Several last mile scenarios are constructed for the purchase of small,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014793787
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Interventions for mitigating indoor‐air pollution in Nigeria: a cost‐benefit analysis
Isihak, Salisu; Akpan, Uduak; Adeleye, Monsuru - In: International Journal of Energy Sector Management 6 (2012) 3, pp. 417-429
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the costs and benefits of interventions to reduce indoor‐air pollution arising from the use of solid biomass fuels for cooking and heating in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – The authors use cost‐benefit analysis and assess two...
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Perceptions of the health effects of stoves in Mongolia
Gordon, Joanna K.; Emmel, Nick D.; Manaseki, Semira; … - In: Journal of Health Organization and Management 21 (2007) 6, pp. 580-587
. Originality/value – The paper shows that acute respiratory infections are a major cause of mortality world‐wide. Indoor air …
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Gender and placemaking: talking to women about clean air and sustainable urban environments in changing cities
Loroño-Leturiondo, Maria; Illingworth, Sam - In: Journal of Place Management and Development 16 (2022) 1, pp. 91-104
Purpose This purpose of this study is to explore the voices of women in conceptualizing a city with clean air, and how this relates to urban structural changes being made more environmentally and socially sustainable. Design/methodology/approach A growing body of research suggests that gender is...
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