Policy evaluation of waste pricing programs using heterogeneous causal effect estimation

Marica Valente

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Abstract: Using machine learning methods in a quasi-experimental setting, I study the heterogeneous effects of introducing waste prices - unit prices on household unsorted waste disposal on - waste demands, municipal costs and pollution. Using a unique panel of Italian municipalities with large variation in prices and observables, I show that waste demands are nonlinear. I find evidence of constant elasticities at low prices, and increasing elasticities at high prices driven by income effects and waste habits before policy. The policy reduces waste management costs and pollution in all municipalities after three years of adoption, when prices cause significant waste avoidance.

Date: 2020-10, Revised 2022-11
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