Straw Burning, PM2.5 and Death: Evidence from China

Guojun He, Tong Liu and Maigeng Zhou
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Tong Liu: Research Assistant Professor, Division of Social Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Technology.Author-Email: tongliu@ust.hk
Maigeng Zhou: Affiliate Professor, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington Technology.Author-Email: maigengzhou@126.com

No 2021-51, HKUST IEMS Thought Leadership Brief Series from HKUST Institute for Emerging Market Studies

Abstract: Agricultural straw burning significantly increases air pollution and cardiorespiratory mortality. A 10 ugm3 increase in PM2.5 increases monthly mortality by 3.25%. Middle-aged and old people are particularly vulnerable to straw burning pollution. Subsidizing straw recycling can bring about significant health benefits.

Pages: 4 pages
Date: 2021-01, Revised 2021-01
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Journal Article: Straw burning, PM2.5, and death: Evidence from China (2020)
Working Paper: Straw Burning, PM2.5 and Death: Evidence from China (2019)
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