), we examine the impact of exposure to excessive noise levels on birth outcomes. Using birth records that include mothers … mothers living near the airport in the direction of the runway. We utilize exogenous variation in noise exposure triggered by … NextGen, which unintentionally increased noise in communities affected by the new flight patterns. Our finding informs policy …

Airport noise is costly. Airport location is typically associated with lower property prices. Airport expansion often … sparks protests by local residents. In this paper, I provide new evidence on the costs of airport-related noise (and other …